Nursing Assistant / Patient Care Tech — 10% Shift Diff

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential bonus (10%)

Job summary

UPMC is hiring Nursing Support staff for the Resource Pool in Pittsburgh. This role involves rotating shifts (day, evening, overnight, weekend, holidays) with 12-hour shifts possible, and requires completing a paid three-day training in the first week.

Staff provide routine patient care, assist with ADLs, and support unit operations under RN/MD supervision. The position emphasizes autonomy, clinical exposure across Med-Surg, ICU, PACU, and Emergency Department, and a clear career ladder with set

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CNA, EMT, or Paramedic training/certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform admitted nursing assistant duties including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, repositioning).
• Monitor vital signs, perform basic patient care tasks, and assist with 12-lead EKGs and urine collections as directed.
• Ensure compliance with policies, maintain safety, and document in medical records.
• Support unit activities: respond to call lights, deliver meals, transport patients, and collaborate with RNs and physicians.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UPMC is hiring Nursing Support staff for the Resource Pool in Pittsburgh. This role involves rotating shifts (day, evening, overnight, weekend, holidays) with 12-hour shifts possible, and requires completing a paid three-day training in the first week.

Staff provide routine patient care, assist with ADLs, and support unit operations under RN/MD supervision. The position emphasizes autonomy, clinical exposure across Med-Surg, ICU, PACU, and Emergency Department, and a clear career ladder with set