Part-Time Nursing Assistant

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is seeking a Part-Time Nursing Assistant to join their 3 Main Acute Care Unit at the McCandless location. This role is a valued step in the UPMC Inpatient Patient Care Support Career Ladder, offering opportunities for growth and advancement. Nursing Assistants typically work 20 hours per week, covering various shifts including daylight, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts, with hours potentially varying by unit. Prior patient care experience is highly preferred. Hired candidates will undergo up to two weeks of classroom-based and unit-based orientation. The Nursing Assistant provides routine patient care and supports department services, ensuring high-quality patient care. Key responsibilities include performing UPMC nursing core nursing assistant duties such as ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients), point of care testing (including blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs), and clean catch/mini catheter urine collection.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Successful completion of UPMC nursing assistant or EIC training program
Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Act 34 Criminal Clearance

Nice To Haves

Prior patient care experience
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Responsibilities

Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
Establishes appropriate and effective communication strategies.
Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
Constructively receives feedback and direction.
Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director.
Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance.
Request's assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
Demonstrates understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions.
Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
Performs the UPMC nursing core responsibilities for nursing assistants: ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients. PLUS point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs), and urine specimen collection.
Provides 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.
Maintains 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.
Acquires and distributes 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.
Delivers patient nourishments, fills water pitchers, and distributes patient mail.
Provides diversional activities to reduce or prevent use of restraints.
Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.
Completes clerical functions as needed by department.
Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions and understands policies and procedures for blood borne pathogen exposure.
Strictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information.
Responds within the scope of the nursing assistant role to emergent situations.
Provide companionship/supervision one in one with patients as required.
Suggests and supports changes within the department.
Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.
Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.