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Casual Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician - 8W/10N Specialty Surgical Unit (ENT & GI Surgery)

As a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician with UPMC Presbyterian, you'll make a meaningful difference on our team by working with our Life Changers to provide high-quality patient care.

Nursing Support roles require working rotating shifts, including daytime, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians will also be expected to work 12-hour shifts, with the possibility of a mix of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts.

About the Unit:

8 West at UPMC Presbyterian is an 11-bed surgical step-down unit specializing in the care of patients who have undergone head and neck surgical procedures such as total laryngectomy, reconstruction with free flap, tracheotomy, dragonfly/thyroidectomy among others. As a member of the 8W team you will work closely with a world class surgical team in caring for this unique population. You will develop a specialized skill set that will allow you to grow and develop. It is an ideal unit for those that see critical care or surgical nursing in the future. 8W has an outstanding interdisciplinary team that is composed of surgeons, discharge planners, dieticians, respiratory therapists, highly skilled nurses, and patient care assistants that provide comprehensive holistic care. The 8W team provides a supportive environment for learning and growing and is a wonderful place to start or expand your career in Nursing.

10 North is a 25-bed all private room Surgical Oncology unit that focuses on Gastrointestinal and Liver Surgery. The patient population consists of colon, gastric, pancreatic cancer and gastrointestinal disorders that require surgery. The liver population on the unit consists of liver resections, chemotherapy and management of common bile duct injuries. When needed we work closely with Palliative Care and Hospice to provide our patients and families with comprehensive end-of-life care. 10 North provides state-of-the-art oncology care which offers an opportunity to develop professional experience in all areas of surgical care.

Responsibilities:

+ Deliver routine patient care and support services, following established policies and procedures

+ Under the direction of nurses and/or physicians, ensure high-quality patient care is maintained at all times

+ Assist with ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning, repositioning, and blood glucose monitoring)

+ Take vital signs, perform simple dressings, 12-lead EKGs, bladder scans, and collect specimens

+ Report equipment malfunctions and communicate effectively with the healthcare team

+ Ensure patient and workplace safety, demonstrate professionalism, and maintain productive relationships

+ Provide patient care, support therapies, and assist with instruction under RN guidance

+ Adhere to all policies, safety standards, and document patient information appropriately

+ Complete tasks in a timely manner, including clerical functions as needed

Nursing Support Career Ladder

At UPMC, our goal is to support your career growth, starting with our strong career ladder! A Nursing Support career at UPMC Presbyterian helps you reach your full potential and advance toward your goals, with resources, mentorship, leadership, and continuing education classes every step of the way. Our career ladder includes Nursing Assistant > Patient Care Technician > Senior/Specialist Patient Care Technician > Lead Patient Care Technician.

Job title and salary will be based upon qualifications and career ladder requirements. The entry level hourly rate is $18.40.

+ High School diploma or equivalent required.

+ Successful completion of UPMC Nursing Assistant, or Patient Care Technician, or EIC training program.

+ Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.

+ Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

+ Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic, or current enrollment in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

+ Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

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

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