Nursing Assistant - Intermediate Care Unit (Harrisburg Hospital)

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UPMC in Harrisburg is seeking a Nursing Assistant to perform core nursing tasks, including glucose checks, vital signs, I&O, specimen collection, and patient safety under RN supervision.

You will assist with ADLs, manage supplies, and communicate with the health care team to ensure safe, compassionate care. Completion of UPMC nursing assistant training is required, and CPR/BLS and Act 34 clearances are needed within 30 days. This is an on-site role.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Successful completion of UPMC nursing assistant training program.
• Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• Work permit required if under 18 years of age.
• CPR/BLS certification required per AHA standards within 30 days of hire.
• Act 34 clearance required.

Responsabilidades

• Performs core nursing assistant tasks: glucose checks, vital signs, I&O, specimen collection, Foley care.
• Communicates learning needs and seeks guidance from unit director.
• Maintains safety and supports teamwork with the health care staff.
• Assists with patient care, ADLs, and daily living activities under RN supervision.
• Documents in medical record and supports department operations.

Conocimientos

Body mechanics

Transfer techniques

Communication

Patient care

Safety awareness

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Completion of UPMC nursing assistant training program

Herramientas

CPR/BLS certification

Act 34 clearance

Descripción del empleo

Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.

Responsibilities:

• Performs the UPMC nursing core responsibilities for nursing assistants: blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care. Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status. May apply, monitor and remove patient restraints 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.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. Demonstrates 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of UPMC nursing assistant training program
• Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• Work permit required if under 18 years of age.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran