Shifts Starting at 7a, 11p, and 7p

Purpose: Provides routine patient care and supports department services in accordance with established policies and procedures. This role is directed by the nurse or physician to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care. Completes advanced patient care duties after successfully completing training and annual competencies. Must routinely perform UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, and Foley care) and have successfully completed a basic arrhythmia class. Additionally, must perform at least four of the following hospital-identified tasks: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, IV catheter removal, femoral hemostasis, or IV insertion. Responsibilities: Suggests and supports changes within the department.Assumes responsibility for assignments and views problems as challenges. Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department. Supports department-based projects and quality initiatives. Constructively receives feedback and direction. Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director. Takes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance. Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director. Participates in project and committee work. Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital-related information. Complies with safety policies and procedures, including standard precautions. Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner. Transports cardiac-monitored patients within the hospital setting. May insert Foley catheters and perform straight catheterization as instructed by RN. May perform IV insertion, removal, and dressing change. Completes department clerical functions as needed. Provides patient care, including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living. Assists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status. Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN. May apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol. Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments. Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships. Contributes to universal unit activities, including responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients. Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare 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.