Casual Nursing Assistant

Upmc Passavant; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Casual Nursing Assistant for its Orthopedic unit in Pittsburgh. This entry-level position offers extensive opportunities for growth and development in patient care, requiring effective communication and a commitment to maintaining a safe environment for patients.

Qualifications

• Prior patient care experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain safety and organized environment.
• Communication with healthcare team and clear reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care duties including ADLs and vital signs.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team.
• Maintain the safety and organization of the patient environment.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Are you a healthcare professional interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today!

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Are you a healthcare professional interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today!

UPMC is dedicated to providing each patient with the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our Nursing Assistants 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 Casual Nursing Assistant to support our 5 Pavilion Orthopedic unit at the McCandless location.

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 Casual Nursing Assistants typically work36 hours over the course of a 6-week scheduling period 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.

• Hired candidates will be required to attend Full-Time orientation (classroom-based and unit-based) at the McCandless campus of Passavant for up to two weeks prior to beginning in this role.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in line with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Report equipment malfunctions.
• Establish effective communication and professional relationships.
• Assist with unit activities (e.g., responding to call lights, passing meal trays, transporting patients).
• Receive and act on feedback; identify and communicate learning needs.
• Participate in self-review and improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Communicate clearly with the healthcare team and understand cultural diversity.
• Support workplace safety and maintain productive relationships.
• Perform nursing assistant core responsibilities (e.g., ADLs, point of care testing, vital signs, telemetry monitor application, HAC & PSI prevention, urine specimen collection).
• Provide direct patient care as directed by the RN.
• Maintain a safe and organized environment.
• Acquire and distribute supplies and equipment.
• Deliver patient nourishments and mail; provide diversional activities.
• Document in medical records and complete clerical functions.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Adhere to patient care and hospital information policies.
• Respond to emergent situations and provide companionship/supervision as required.
• Suggest and support departmental changes; assume responsibility for assignments.
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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