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5W Neurology is looking for a casual NA to join the unit. Apply today if interested!

Purpose:

The Nursing Assistant plays a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care by assisting nurses and healthcare providers in daily clinical and personal care tasks. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), collecting specimens, and ensuring a clean and safe patient environment. The Nursing Assistant may also work collaboratively with nurses to perform EKGs and phlebotomy procedures. The Nursing Assistant must demonstrate compassion, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care while adhering to all healthcare protocols and safety standards.

Responsibilities:

+ 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, Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) & patient safety indicator prevention, urine specimen collection, restraint placement and removal, and ticket to ride (intra-hospital transportation).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 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. Demonstrates understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.

+ Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Contributes to the universal unit activities, including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients. Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director or direct leader. Request assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Provides diversional activities to reduce or prevent the use of restraints. Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. Completes clerical functions as needed by the department. Complies with safety policies and procedures, including standard precautions, and understands policies and procedures for bloodborne pathogen exposure. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

+ *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 with patients as required.

+ High school diploma or GED.

+ Successful completion of UPMC nursing assistant training program

+ Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.

+ Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: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

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran