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UPMC is dedicated to providing each patient with the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our Patient Care Technicians are essential partners in that mission, enhancing the patient experience at UPMC with positivity and integrity. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community. 

ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Nursing Assistant to support our Orthopedic Unit at the McCandless location. Designated a Center of Excellence in Joint Replacement Surgery, this unit is recognized for its surgical facilities and orthopedic surgeons that demonstrate high-quality outcomes, low complication rates, and the best patient experience for UPMC Health Plan members in need of joint replacement and orthopedic surgery.

The Nursing Assistant is a valued step in the UPMC Inpatient Patient Care Support Career Ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and patient care experience.

Our Full-Time Nursing Assistants typically work three 12-hour rotating shifts each week to cover daylight, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. Hours may vary by unit. Candidates with prior patient care experience are highly preferred and encouraged to apply.

Purpose:

The Nursing Assistant provides routine patient care and supports the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures, and may be directed by the nurse or physician to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times. Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities including 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, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs), clean catch/mini catheter urine collection. All competencies must be achieved.

Responsibilities:

·       Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

·       Performs other duties as assigned.

·       Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.

·       Establishes appropriate and effective communication strategies.

·       Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.

·       Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.

·       Constructively receives feedback and direction.

·       Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director.

·       Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance.

·       Request’s assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.

·       Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.

·       Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.

·       Demonstrates understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions.

·       Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.

·       Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.

·       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, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs), and urine specimen collection.

·       Provides direct patient care as directed by the RN including all activities of daily living such as but not limited to 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.

·       Provides diversional activities to reduce or prevent use of restraints.

·       Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.

·       Completes clerical functions as needed by department.

·       Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions and understands policies and procedures for blood borne pathogen exposure.

·       *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 one in one with patients as required.

·       Suggests and supports changes within the department.

·       Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.

·       Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.