Part-Time Nursing Assistant: Growth Path in Surgical Care

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Shadyside is looking for Nursing Assistants/Patient Care Technicians to join the 3 Main Surgical Cardiothoracic Stepdown unit. These roles are part-time, 20 hours per week, with day, evening, night and weekend shifts in a 38-bed post-op surgical setting.

The role involves routine patient care, ADLs, vital signs, EKGs, blood glucose checks, and specimen collections under the direction of nurses and physicians. Training is provided as part of the Nursing Support Career Ladder.

Qualifications

• Nursing Assistant training required.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing core responsibilities for nursing assistants (ADLs, point-of-care testing, vital signs, etc.).
• Provide direct patient care as directed by RN.
• Maintain a safe patient environment.
• Distribute supplies and equipment.
• Document in medical records and comply with safety policies.
• Receive feedback constructively and identify learning needs.
• Improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
• Demonstrate cultural understanding and safety awareness.
• Contribute to universal unit activities (e.g., responding to call lights, passing meal trays, transporting patients).

Job description

UPMC Shadyside is looking for Nursing Assistants/Patient Care Technicians to join the 3 Main Surgical Cardiothoracic Stepdown unit. These roles are part-time, 20 hours per week, with day, evening, night and weekend shifts in a 38-bed post-op surgical setting.

The role involves routine patient care, ADLs, vital signs, EKGs, blood glucose checks, and specimen collections under the direction of nurses and physicians. Training is provided as part of the Nursing Support Career Ladder.