Care Partner / Nursing Assistant - UPMC Washington, Cardiac Telemetry

UPMC; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate nursing team where you can make a real difference in patient care! This entry-level nursing assistant role offers a supportive environment with comprehensive training from day one. Enjoy the flexibility of self-scheduling and the opportunity to explore various departments within a busy hospital. Ideal for those passionate about healthcare, this position allows you to thrive in a caring, fast-paced atmosphere while gaining valuable experience. If you're eager to contribute to patient well-being and grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; training provided from day 1.
• Ability to follow established standards and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and comfort under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Accurately report information to the registered nurse.
• Assist with clerical responsibilities for assigned patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Join Our Compassionate Nursing Team!

As a nursing assistant in our busy hospital, you’ll provide essential support to patients & staff, collaborate with a dedicated team, & thrive in a caring, fast-paced environment! This is a great entry-level role if you're looking to explore the healthcare field with an organization where you can grow in your career. With self-scheduling & many departments to explore, this could be a great fit for anyone! We train you on everything you need to know from day 1 — all while getting paid! NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! If you’re passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference, apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Accountable and responsible for the provision of patient care and comfort under the direct supervision of a registered nurse according to established standards, policies, and procedures of Washington Health System.
• Accurately report information to the registered nurse.
• Assist with clerical responsibilities for assigned patients.
• Be competent in considering patient population specific age, developmental stages, and unique needs of the assigned population.
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality.
• Adhere to all established HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Follow guidelines dealing with electronic records, charts, completed documents, reports, and other documents to ensure patient/family privacy and security.
• Understand and respect the needs and expectations of patients and families to provide patient/family centered care.
• Use appropriate, courteous, respectful, unbiased verbal and written communication skills when interacting with patients/families, visitors, and other team members.

Schedule:

Rotating days, weekends, and holidays. Rotating 12-hour shifts: 6:30AM-7PM and 6:30PM-7AM.