Nursing Assistant - Surg/Ortho - UPMC Community Osteopathic

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Community Osteopathic is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Surg/Ortho Unit. The role offers full-time status at 36 hours per week with a rotating Day/Evening schedule and every other weekend/holiday requirements.

You will provide ADLs, support patient care, and communicate with the nursing team to ensure safety and quality care. CNA preferred; CPR/BLS required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
• Provides direct patient care as directed by the RN including all ADLs.
• Maintains patient safety and recovery by completing safety checks and keeping spaces organized.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant training completed

Job description

Job Description

Nursing Assistant

UPMC Community Osteopathic is looking for a Nursing Assistant for their Surg/Ortho Unit!

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?

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

• This is a Full Time (36 hours per week year round), Day/Evening Rotating Shift position with Every Other Weekend and Every Other Holiday Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments. Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships. Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephone, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
• 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 healthcare team. Demonstrate 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.
• 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, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs), and urine specimen collection. Provides direct patient care as directed by the RN including all ADLs.
• 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.
• Provides diversional activities to reduce or prevent use of restraints. Documents in the medical record system 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.
• 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 equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of UPMC Nursing Assistant training
• Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

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