Casual Nursing Assistant Stem Cell Transplant Oncology

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Shadyside is recruiting Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians for the 6 West Stem Cell Transplant oncology unit. The role supports nurses and physicians with routine patient care, ADLs, vital signs, and specimen collection on a fast-paced oncology floor.

Starting pay for Nursing Assistants is $19.40 per hour. Training is required, with three full days of orientation, and a structured career ladder to advance your nursing support pathway at UPMC Shadyside.

Qualifications

• Training is required for Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians.
• Structured career ladder with opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department.
• Establish effective communication strategies with the healthcare team.
• Contribute to universal unit activities (responding to call lights, passing meal trays, transporting patients).
• Receive feedback constructively and identify learning needs.
• Improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Demonstrate cultural understanding and safety awareness.
• Perform nursing core responsibilities for nursing assistants (ADLs, vital signs, etc.).
• Provide direct patient care as directed by RN.
• Maintain a safe patient environment.
• Distribute supplies and equipment.
• Document in medical records and comply with safety policies.

Skills

ADLs assistance

Vital signs

Communication with healthcare team

Blood glucose testing

Job description

UPMC Shadyside is recruiting Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians for the 6 West Stem Cell Transplant oncology unit. The role supports nurses and physicians with routine patient care, ADLs, vital signs, and specimen collection on a fast-paced oncology floor.

Starting pay for Nursing Assistants is $19.40 per hour. Training is required, with three full days of orientation, and a structured career ladder to advance your nursing support pathway at UPMC Shadyside.