Nursing Assistant /Casual - Float Pool

UPMC; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual schedule

Weekend/holiday availability

Growth opportunities

Job summary

UPMC is hiring a Casual Nursing Assistant in the Float Pool to support patient care across units. The role emphasizes hands-on patient assistance, basic nursing tasks, and teamwork within a secure environment. Schedule is casual with weekend and holiday availability prioritized to cover staffing needs.

The Nursing Assistant role is a valued step in the Patient Care Support career ladder, with opportunities for growth and advancement as experience grows within UPMC’s care teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Nursing Assistant or similar patient-care role.
• Ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) and basic nursing tasks.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform ADLs and basic patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with routine nursing tasks, transports, and patient safety checks.
• Distribute meals, hydrate patients, and manage supplies to support care.
• Document care actions and report changes to the RN promptly.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) preferred

Job description

Are you seeking a rewarding and hands-on career in healthcare that prioritizes patient well-being? Join UPMC as a Casual Nursing Assistant in our Float Pool and embark on a journey to enhance the patient experience. Collaborate with our dedicated team of Life Changers to deliver exceptional patient care, fostering relationships with individuals in need and ensuring their comfort within a secure environment.

This position offers a casual schedule that would include weekend and holiday availability.

The Nursing Assistant is a valued step in the UPMC Patient Care Supportcareer ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement.

Titleand salary will be determined based upon experience.

Responsibilities:

• Performs the UPMC nursing core responsibilities for nursing assistants: 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, Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) & patient safety indicator prevention, urine specimen collection, restraint placement and removal, and ticket to ride (intra-hospital transportation). Provides direct patient care as directed by the RN including all activities of daily living such as but not limited to bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting and ambulating patients. Maintains an environment conducive to patient safety and recovery including, but not limited to, completing safety checks, keeping the department and patient rooms clean and organized, cleaning department specific equipment, changing bed linens, emptying linen hampers, keeping hallways clear of equipment and returning equipment. Acquires and distributes supplies and equipment to facilitate patient care delivery including, but not limited to, performing messenger functions, ordering, charging/crediting supplies, setting up patient care equipment within the scope of the nursing assistant position and stocking patient rooms and unit supply areas. Delivers patient nourishments, fills water pitchers, and distributes patient mail.
• Demonstrates understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
• Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
• Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director or direct leader. Request's assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Provides diversional activities to reduce or prevent use of restraints. Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. Completes clerical functions as needed by department. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions and understands policies and procedures for blood borne pathogen exposure. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
• *Strictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information. *Responds within the scope of the nursing assistant role to emergent situations. *Provide companionship/supervision one on one with patients as required.