CNA/PCT - Admission/Discharge Unit

UPMC; Cumberland (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO from day one

Career ladder

Job summary

UPMC Western Maryland is seeking a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant to support the Admission/Discharge Unit. The role involves keeping admitted patients comfortable, ensuring accurate vital signs at discharge, and removing IVs as needed.

This daytime position features no weekends or holidays and offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment, plus a generous benefits package. PTO starts on day one and there is a clear career ladder for growth.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant with passion for patient experience.
• Organized and detail-oriented under pressure.
• Committed to patients and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Document in medical record per procedures and complete clerical functions.
• Support changes within department and participate in quality initiatives.
• Maintain safety policies and procedures and communicate with health care team.
• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living and therapies.
• Under RN direction, provide instruction to patients and families; monitor and remove restraints as needed.
• Achieve competencies including UPMC nursing core duties and, where needed, advanced skills (e.g., phlebotomy, IV care).
• Maintain professional relationships and assist with call lights, meal trays, and patient transport.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Tools

Vital signs equipment

Job description

UPMC Western Maryland is looking for a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant to support our Admission/Discharge Unit! This employee will keep admission patients comfortable and ensuring discharge patients have accurate and up to date vital signs. They will also remove IVs and make sure all patient needs are met pre-discharge.

This is a full-time, day shift position that doesn't require weekends or holidays! If you're experienced in patient care and looking for a consistent day shift schedule, make sure to take a look at the details below!

What we're looking for:

• A Certified Nursing Assistant with a passion for patient experience. Someone who is organized and detailed, even in moments of pressure. Someone who is committed to showing up for their patients and coworkers.

What we can offer:

• A consistent, day shift schedule. No weekends or holidays!
• A $5,000 sign on bonus with a two-year commitment to eligible candidates.
• A generous full time benefits package - start earning PTO on your very first day!
• A work environment where you can grow. A career ladder designed to help you acheive your personal and professional goals.

Responsibilities:

• Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner. Completes department clerical functions as needed.
• Suggests and supports changes within the department. Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges. Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department. Supports department-based projects and quality initiatives.
• Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace. Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN. May apply, monitor and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.
• Constructively receives feedback and direction. Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director. Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance. Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.
• Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments. Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships. Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
• Performs the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care) AND at least four of the following BU identified tasks: phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal.
• Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living. Assists with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies. Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
• Suggests and supports changes within the department. Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges. Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department. Supports department-based projects and quality initiatives.
• Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients. PLUS point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs). In addition, simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride. All competencies must be achieved.
• Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments. Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships. Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
• Constructively receives feedback and direction. Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director. Takes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance. Request’s assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace. Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living. Assists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes inpatient status.
• Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN. May apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.
• Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
• Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner. Completes department clerical functions as needed.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• In addition to the standard required competencies, the Patient Care Technician will achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: 12-lead EKGs, phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrhythmia and NG tubes clamping and removal.