Acute Care Nursing Assistant — Patient Care & Telemetry

Upmc Passavant; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh is seeking a Full-Time Nursing Assistant to support our Acute Care Unit at the McCandless location. Hired candidates will attend orientation (classroom-based and unit-based) at Passavant for up to two weeks prior to beginning in this role.

The role emphasizes patient care and teamwork, including assisting with ADLs, responding to call lights, and providing support to the RN and health care team to ensure safe, efficient care for patients.

Responsibilities

• Respond to call lights and telephones
• Pass meal trays and transport patients
• Perform UPMC core nursing assistant responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients)
• Do point of care testing (e.g., blood glucose)
• Record weights and vital signs
• Monitor intake and output (I&O)
• Operate and reapply telemetry monitors
• Assist with HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs)
• Assistance with dressings and placement/removal of restraints
• Perform 12 lead EKGs
• Bladder scan and specimen collection
• IV catheter and Foley catheter removal
• Communicate effectively with health care team
• Maintain productive working relationships and accountability
• Support safety and report equipment malfunctions
• Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies
• Provide patient/family instruction under RN direction
• Identify learning needs and seek feedback
• Participate in self-review and department projects
• Suggest improvements within the department
• Maintain awareness of department efficiency and adhere to policies
• Complete department clerical functions as needed
• Transports cardiac monitored patients within the hospital
• All competencies must be achieved.

Job description

UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh is seeking a Full-Time Nursing Assistant to support our Acute Care Unit at the McCandless location. Hired candidates will attend orientation (classroom-based and unit-based) at Passavant for up to two weeks prior to beginning in this role.

The role emphasizes patient care and teamwork, including assisting with ADLs, responding to call lights, and providing support to the RN and health care team to ensure safe, efficient care for patients.