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CNA, Admission/Discharge Unit
- UPMC (Cumberland, MD)
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The Admission/Discharge Unit at UPMC Western Maryland is hiring a CNA*! This is a dayshift position that will work full-time flex hours, meaning at least 28 hours/week. No weekends or holidays required!
*Final candidate will be placed into the appropriate title and rate based on experience.
+ Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
+ Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
+ Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies.
+ Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
+ Contribute to universal unit activities, including but not limited to:
+ Responding to call lights and telephones
+ Passing meal trays
+ Transporting residents
+ Maintain current CPR certification.
+ Constructively receive feedback and direction.
+ Identify and communicate learning needs to the unit manager.
+ Take action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
+ Request assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
+ Participate in self-review as requested by the unit manager.
+ Apply, monitor, and remove resident restraints as per physician or facility protocol.
+ Provide diversional activities to reduce or prevent the use of restraints.
+ Document in the medical record according to established procedures.
+ Comply with safety policies and procedures, including standard precautions and policies for bloodborne pathogen exposure.
+ Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to resident care and facility-related information.
+ Respond within the scope of the nursing assistant role to emergent situations.
+ Provide direct resident care as directed by the RN and LPN, including all activities of daily living such as:
+ Bathing
+ Feeding
+ Dressing
+ Transporting
+ Toileting
+ Ambulating residents
+ Maintain an environment conducive to resident safety and recovery, including but not limited to:
+ Completing safety checks
+ Keeping the department and resident rooms clean and organized
+ Cleaning department-specific equipment
+ Changing bed linens
+ Emptying linen hampers
+ Keeping hallways clear of equipment
+ Returning equipment to proper storage
+ Respond to resident needs and calls in a timely manner.
+ Acquire and distribute supplies and equipment to facilitate resident care delivery, including but not limited to:
+ Ordering, charging/crediting supplies
+ Setting up resident care equipment within the scope of the nursing assistant position
+ Stocking resident rooms and unit supply areas
+ Deliver resident nourishments and assist with feeding as needed; fill water pitchers.
+ Perform routine tests such as resident weights, vital signs, and Intake & Outputs.
+ Provide feedback to the RN/LPN regarding resident care and report changes in resident status in a timely manner.
+ Suggest and support changes within the department.
+ Assume responsibility for assignments and view problems as challenges.
+ Demonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
+ Certified Nursing Assistant license required.
+ CPR required based on AHA Standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
+ Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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