Nursing Assistant

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Casual Nursing Assistant in the 7B Transplant / Intestinal Care Unit. This role offers a starting pay of $18.40/hour and opportunities for career advancement. You'll assist with vital patient care tasks and have the chance to develop advanced skills.

Qualifications

• Availability for rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Opportunities for growth from Nursing Assistant to Patient Care Technician.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and basic patient care.
• Perform point-of-care testing and vital signs monitoring.

Skills

Patient Care

Telemetry Monitoring

Vital Signs

Job description

Join Our Team as a Casual Nursing Assistant!

Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives? We are looking for a dedicated Casual Nursing Assistant to join our dynamic 7B Transplant / Intestinal Care Unit.

Scheduling requirements include availability for rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.

The position offers opportunities for growth, with a clear career ladder from Nursing Assistant to Patient Care Technician - Lead. A starting pay rate of $18.40/hour for Nursing Assistants is offered, based on experience and qualifications.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist with activities of daily living, basic patient care, point-of-care testing, vital signs, telemetry monitoring, specimen collection. The role may also involve advanced skills like phlebotomy, IV removal, and EKGs, depending on department needs.