Nursing Assistant – Surgical Oncology Care (Rotating Shifts)

Life in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Shadyside is seeking Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians to join the 4 Main Surgical Oncology unit. The roles involve routine patient care, assisting with ADLs, vital signs, and specimen collections under RN supervision in a high-acuity oncology setting.

The Nursing Support Career Ladder offers training and advancement, with starting pay for Nursing Assistants at $19.40 per hour. Day/night shifts are available as part of a full-time 36-hour week schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CNA preferred.
• 1 year healthcare experience or clinical rotation in nursing/PT/OT/PA programs.
• Bachelor’s Degree in health sciences preferred for advanced roles.
• BLS/CPR certification required per AHA standards within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing core responsibilities for nursing assistants (ADLs, vital signs, etc.).
• Provide direct patient care as directed by RN.
• Maintain a safe patient environment and document in medical records.

Skills

CNA preferred

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Clinical rotation/Healthcare training

Bachelor’s Degree in health sciences

Tools

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

UPMC Shadyside is seeking Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians to join the 4 Main Surgical Oncology unit. The roles involve routine patient care, assisting with ADLs, vital signs, and specimen collections under RN supervision in a high-acuity oncology setting.

The Nursing Support Career Ladder offers training and advancement, with starting pay for Nursing Assistants at $19.40 per hour. Day/night shifts are available as part of a full-time 36-hour week schedule.