Nursing Assistant, 4M General Surgery

UPMC•McKeesport, PA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC McKeesport is hiring a full-time Nursing Assistant to support the 4 Mansfield Med/Surg Unit! The 4M Unit has a strong focus on teamwork and collaboration and is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of their patients! If you are looking to become a part of a great team and looking to start a career in patient care, we invite you to apply now! The Nursing Assistant title is a part of the Teamster's Union and candidates will start at the union set pay rate. The Nursing Assistant provides routine patient care and support services in accordance with established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by nurse or physician, to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care is maintained at all times. Minimally must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core responsibilities for nursing assistants: blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
If no previous hospital or pre-hospital training, successful completion of UPMC nursing assistant training program or Nursing Student that has completed one Clinical Rotation.
Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Acquire and distribute supplies and equipment to facilitate patient care delivery including, but not limited to, performing messenger functions, ordering, charging/crediting supplies, setting up patient care equipment within the scope of the nursing assistant position and stocking patient rooms and unit supply areas.
Contribute to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
Maintain an environment conducive to patient safety and recovery including, but not limited to, completing safety checks, keeping the department and patient rooms clean and organized, cleaning department specific equipment, changing bed linens, emptying linen hampers, keeping hallways clear of equipment and returning equipment.
Maintain current CPR certification at Heart Saver level.
Deliver patient nourishments, fill water pitchers and distribute patient mail.
Provide diversion activities to reduce or prevent use of restraints.
Understands and implements the rehabilitation routine and philosophy including FIMS within the scope of practice.
Successfully completes FIM exam as required bi-annually.
May apply, monitor and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.
Document in the medical record according to established procedures.
Provide direct patient care as directed by the RN including all activities of daily living such as but not limited to bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting and ambulating patients.
Comply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions and understand policies and procedures for blood borne pathogen exposure.
Provide companionship/supervision one in one with patients as required.
Perform routine tests such as blood glucose monitoring, patient weights, vital signs and I&Os.
Provide feedback to the RN regarding patient care and report changes in patient status.