Nursing Assistant - Part-Time - 8N

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care as directed by the RN, including all activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, and ambulating patients. Maintains a safe and clean environment conducive to patient recovery by completing safety checks, organizing patient rooms, cleaning equipment, changing linens, and keeping hallways clear. Acquires and distributes necessary supplies and equipment, performs messenger functions, orders and charges supplies, sets up patient care equipment, and stocks patient rooms and unit supply areas. Delivers patient nourishments, fills water pitchers, and distributes mail. Performs UPMC nursing core responsibilities for nursing assistants, including point-of-care testing (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O), specimen collection, and Foley care. Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status. May apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints per physician or hospital protocol. Constructively receives feedback, identifies learning needs, and takes action to improve knowledge and performance. Demonstrates clear and effective communication with the healthcare team, understanding of cultural diversity, and commitment to workplace safety. Contributes to universal unit activities, responds to call lights and telephones, passes meal trays, and transports patients. Documents in the medical record according to procedures and completes clerical functions as needed. Complies with safety policies, including standard precautions and bloodborne pathogen exposure procedures. Responds within the scope of the nursing assistant role to emergent situations and provides one-on-one companionship/supervision as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of UPMC nursing assistant training program.
Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
Work permit required if under 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care including activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients).
Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients and staff.
Acquires, distributes, orders, and stocks supplies and equipment.
Performs UPMC nursing core responsibilities: point-of-care testing (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O), specimen collection, Foley care, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & patient safety indicator prevention, restraint placement and removal, and ticket to ride (intra-hospital transportation).
Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
May apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints per physician or hospital protocol.
Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.
Completes clerical functions as needed.
Complies with safety policies and procedures, including standard precautions and bloodborne pathogen exposure procedures.
Responds within the scope of the nursing assistant role to emergent situations.
Provides companionship/supervision one-on-one with patients as required.
Contributes to universal unit activities including responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
Provides diversional activities to reduce or prevent the use of restraints.