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UPMC Hamot is adding a casual Nursing Assistant to the TNICU!

_Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience._

Direct Patient Care

+ Provides direct patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), including activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, turning, repositioning, and transporting patients.

+ Performs UPMC core nursing assistant responsibilities, including vital signs, blood glucose testing, weights, intake and output (I&O), telemetry monitor application/reapplication, specimen collection, Foley care, and hospital-acquired condition (HAC) and patient safety indicator prevention.

+ Provides companionship and one-on-one supervision for patients as required.

+ Responds appropriately to emergent situations within the scope of the nursing assistant role.

+ May apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints in accordance with physician orders and hospital policy.

+ Provides diversional activities to reduce or prevent the use of restraints.

Environment of Care & Safety

+ Maintains a safe, clean, and organized environment to support patient safety and recovery, including completing safety checks, changing bed linens, emptying linen hampers, cleaning unit-specific equipment, keeping hallways clear, and returning equipment to designated areas.

+ Complies with all safety policies and procedures, including standard precautions and bloodborne pathogen exposure protocols.

+ Reports equipment malfunctions promptly to the appropriate department.

Unit & Operational Support

+ Acquires, distributes, and stocks supplies and equipment to support patient care delivery, including setting up patient care equipment within the nursing assistant scope of practice.

+ Performs messenger functions, orders supplies, charges/credits supplies, and stocks patient rooms and unit supply areas.

+ Delivers patient nourishments, fills water pitchers, and distributes patient mail.

+ Participates in universal unit activities such as responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients ('ticket to ride').

Communication & Teamwork

+ Communicates clearly, professionally, and effectively with RNs and all members of the healthcare team.

+ Provides timely feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient condition.

+ Establishes and maintains respectful, collaborative working relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.

+ Demonstrates awareness of cultural diversity, workplace safety, impairment in the health professions, and horizontal violence.

Documentation & Compliance

+ Documents patient care accurately and timely in the medical record according to established procedures.

+ Completes clerical functions as required by the department.

+ Strictly adheres to all hospital policies and procedures related to patient care, safety, and confidential information.

+ Access to medications is limited to delivering medications to the nurse.

Professional Development & Accountability

+ Constructively receives feedback and direction and participates in self-review as requested.

+ Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director or direct leader.

+ Takes initiative to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.

+ Requests assistance with planning and prioritizing work as needed.

+ Assumes responsibility for assigned duties, views challenges as opportunities, and understands the impact of individual behavior on unit efficiency.

+ Suggests and supports departmental improvements and initiatives.

+ High school diploma or GED required.

+ Successful completion of the UPMC Nursing Assistant training program required.

+ Knowledge of proper body mechanics and safe patient transfer techniques.

+ Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required based on American Heart Association (AHA) standards, including both didactic and skills demonstration, within 30 days of hire.

+ Act 34 clearance required.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran