Full-Time Flex Patient Care Technician/Nursing Assistant- 5 Main Oncology

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses in a hospital setting. The role includes assisting patients with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and supporting unit operations.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, documenting patient status, delivering nourishment, and coordinating with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as directed by the RN, including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transferring, toileting, ambulating, turning, and repositioning).
• Maintain a safe and clean environment through safety checks, housekeeping, equipment cleaning, linen management, and hall‑way organization.
• Acquire and distribute supplies and equipment, perform messenger functions, order supplies, set up patient‑care equipment, and stock unit supply areas.
• Deliver patient nourishment, refill water pitchers, and distribute patient mail.
• Perform UPMC nursing core responsibilities for nursing assistants: blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry, point‑of‑care testing, urine specimen collection, restraint placement and removal, and ticket‑to‑ride (intra‑hospital transportation).
• Document patient status and care interventions in the medical record according to established procedures.
• Respond within the scope of the nursing assistant role to emergent situations, provide companionship and supervision with patients as required, and provide diversional activities to reduce or prevent restraint use.
• Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department and assist in maintaining equipment readiness.
• Follow and strictly adhere to all policies and procedures related to patient care, safety, standard precautions, and blood‑borne pathogen exposure.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with the healthcare team, identify learning needs, and seek assistance for planning and prioritizing activities.
• Contribute to unit activities, including responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
• Suggest and support changes to improve department performance and patient safety.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as directed by the RN, including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transferring, toileting, ambulating, turning, and repositioning).
• Maintain a safe and clean environment through safety checks, housekeeping, equipment cleaning, linen management, and hall‑way organization.
• Acquire and distribute supplies and equipment, perform messenger functions, order supplies, set up patient‑care equipment, and stock unit supply areas.
• Deliver patient nourishment, refill water pitchers, and distribute patient mail.
• Perform UPMC nursing core responsibilities for nursing assistants: blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry, point‑of‑care testing, urine specimen collection, restraint placement and removal, and ticket‑to‑ride (intra‑hospital transportation).
• Document patient status and care interventions in the medical record according to established procedures.
• Respond within the scope of the nursing assistant role to emergent situations, provide companionship and supervision with patients as required, and provide diversional activities to reduce or prevent restraint use.
• Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department and assist in maintaining equipment readiness.
• Follow and strictly adhere to all policies and procedures related to patient care, safety, standard precautions, and blood‑borne pathogen exposure.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with the healthcare team, identify learning needs, and seek assistance for planning and prioritizing activities.
• Contribute to unit activities, including responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
• Suggest and support changes to improve department performance and patient safety.