Casual Float Pool Nursing Assistant: Patient Care & Support

UPMC; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual schedule

Weekend/holiday availability

Growth opportunities

Job summary

UPMC is hiring a Casual Nursing Assistant in the Float Pool to support patient care across units. The role emphasizes hands-on patient assistance, basic nursing tasks, and teamwork within a secure environment. Schedule is casual with weekend and holiday availability prioritized to cover staffing needs.

The Nursing Assistant role is a valued step in the Patient Care Support career ladder, with opportunities for growth and advancement as experience grows within UPMC’s care teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Nursing Assistant or similar patient-care role.
• Ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) and basic nursing tasks.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform ADLs and basic patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with routine nursing tasks, transports, and patient safety checks.
• Distribute meals, hydrate patients, and manage supplies to support care.
• Document care actions and report changes to the RN promptly.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) preferred

Job description

UPMC is hiring a Casual Nursing Assistant in the Float Pool to support patient care across units. The role emphasizes hands-on patient assistance, basic nursing tasks, and teamwork within a secure environment. Schedule is casual with weekend and holiday availability prioritized to cover staffing needs.

The Nursing Assistant role is a valued step in the Patient Care Support career ladder, with opportunities for growth and advancement as experience grows within UPMC’s care teams.