Nursing Assistant, 4 South (Casual)

UPMC•Erie, PA

About The Position

UPMC Hamot is hiring a Nursing Assistant to join the 4 South Trauma team. The role provides direct patient care under RN supervision and supports patient safety, comfort, unit operations, and patient-centered care. This is a casual position requiring 36 hours per 6-week period. Title and salary will be determined based on education and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of the UPMC nursing assistant training program.
Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification based on AHA standards, including didactic and skills-demonstration components, required within 30 days of hire.
Act 34 clearance.
Work permit required if under 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, transporting, turning, and repositioning patients.
Perform nursing assistant core duties, including taking vital signs, blood glucose testing, weighing patients, monitoring intake and output, collecting specimens, providing Foley care, applying or reapplying telemetry, and implementing patient-safety prevention measures.
Monitor and report changes in patient condition to the RN and respond appropriately to emergent situations within the scope of practice.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient-care environment by completing safety checks, cleaning equipment, changing linens, and keeping hallways and patient rooms clutter-free.
Stock, distribute, and manage supplies and equipment to support patient care and unit operations.
Deliver patient nourishments, refill water pitchers, distribute mail, and assist with meal tray delivery.
Respond to call lights, answer telephones, transport patients, and assist with routine unit and clerical functions.
Provide one-on-one patient observation, companionship, and diversional activities as needed to support patient safety and reduce restraint use.
Apply, monitor, and remove restraints in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocols.
Document patient-care activities accurately in the medical record according to established procedures.
Report equipment malfunctions and ensure proper maintenance and functioning of patient-care equipment.
Follow safety standards, infection-prevention practices, standard precautions, and bloodborne pathogen protocols.
Demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, professionalism, and respect with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Support a culture of safety, accountability, diversity, and patient-centered care.
Participate in ongoing learning, accept feedback constructively, identify development needs, and contribute to departmental process improvements.
Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, confidentiality requirements, and patient-care standards.