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UPMC Western Maryland's Intensive Care Unit is hiring a part time CNA. This is a part time position that will work night shift 24 hours per week including rotating weekend and holiday shifts.

Here's what the job entails:

+ 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.

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ Must also have either:

+ 1 year of general healthcare experience, OR

+ 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion, OR

+ Enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR

+ Completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.

+ Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class.

+ Successful completion of basic information system training.

+ Microcomputer experience preferred.

+ Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

+ Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

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

+ Certified Nursing Assistant.

Qualifications (CNA)

+ 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