Nursing Assistant Oncology

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant works on UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital’s 28-bed medical and surgical oncology unit, which cares for a variety of oncology patients and specializes in gynecological cancer treatments and procedures. The unit also cares for patients receiving chemotherapy, including some who require chemo desensitization. Its environment includes negative-pressure rooms, disability and bariatric rooms with motorized lifts, and telemetry monitors. Teamwork is central to the unit’s approach to patient care.

Under the direction of an RN, the Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care and supports activities of daily living, patient safety, and recovery. The role includes patient-care tasks, unit and room upkeep, equipment care, and nursing assistant core responsibilities. Candidates without previous hospital-based PCT experience must attend a mandatory seven-day training course on weekdays during daylight hours; attendance on all seven days is required. Title and salary will be determined based on education and experience. The position is a step in UPMC’s nursing support career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a UPMC Nursing Assistant or EIC training program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); CPR must meet AHA standards and include didactic instruction and a skills demonstration within 30 days of hire.
• Act 33 clearance with renewal.
• Act 34 clearance with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI clearance.
• Other clearances may be required based on the department of hire.
• Candidates without previous hospital-based PCT experience must complete a mandatory seven-day training course; all days are required and are scheduled on weekdays during daylight hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as directed by the RN.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, and ambulating.
• Complete safety checks and help maintain a clean, organized environment in the department and patient rooms.
• Clean department-specific equipment, change bed linens, empty linen hampers, keep hallways clear of equipment, and return equipment.
• Deliver patient nourishments, fill water pitchers, and distribute patient mail.
• Perform point-of-care testing, including blood glucose testing.
• Obtain patient weights and vital signs, and measure and document intake and output (I&O).
• Apply and reapply telemetry monitors.
• Support HAC and PSI prevention measures, including TEDs and SCDs.
• Collect urine specimens and provide Foley care.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at an accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents; the amount varies based on job title and status.
• An incomparable Total Rewards package.
• Access to top clinicians, leading researchers, and modern healthcare equipment and technology.
• Opportunities for continued growth and advancement in the UPMC nursing support career ladder.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED