Nursing Assistant - Neuro/Med Surg - UPMC Community Osteopathic

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Harrisburg is looking for a Nursing Assistant for their Neuro/Med Surg Unit. The ideal candidate will perform essential patient care responsibilities, establish interpersonal relationships, and communicate effectively within a diverse healthcare environment. High School Diploma and completion of Nursing Assistant training are required. The position is full-time with rotating shifts and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of UPMC Nursing Assistant training.
• Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned nursing duties and tasks as needed.
• Establish respectful interpersonal relationships; assist in unit activities.
• Perform core nursing responsibilities including ADLs and monitoring patients.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of UPMC Nursing Assistant training

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

CPR certification

Job description

Nursing Assistant – Neuro/Med Surg – UPMC Community Osteopathic

Position: Nursing Assistant – Neuro/Med Surg

Location: UPMC Community Osteopathic

Type: Full-time (36 hours per week, Day/Evening rotating shift with every third weekend and every other holiday)

Job Description

Are you a patient care provider or healthcare student looking to take the next steps of your career within an organization that provides multiple opportunities for career growth and development? UPMC Community Osteopathic is looking for a Nursing Assistant for their Neuro/Med Surg Unit.

Responsibilities

• Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.
• Perform assigned duties and other tasks as required.
• Ensure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
• Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships; assist with universal unit activities such as responding to call lights, telephone, passing meal trays, transporting patients.
• Receive and implement feedback; identify communication needs and seek assistance when necessary; participate in self-review for performance improvement.
• Communicate clearly with the healthcare team; demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and health profession impairment.
• Perform the UPMC nursing core responsibilities: ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning, repositioning); point-of-care testing (e.g., blood glucose), weights, vitals, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication; HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs); urine specimen collection.
• Maintain patient safety environment, including safety checks, cleanliness, linen changes, and equipment management.
• Acquire and distribute supplies and equipment, including messenger functions, ordering, charging/crediting supplies, and stocking units.
• Provide diversional activities to reduce or prevent restraint use; document in the medical record system; complete clerical functions as needed.
• Adhere strictly to all patient care policies; respond to emergent situations within scope; provide companionship/supervision as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of UPMC Nursing Assistant training.
• Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• CPR required based on AHA standards; demonstration within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Act 34.

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