Patient Care Assistant/CNA (Full-Time/Night Shift)

AHN Neighborhood Hospital; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Night/Weekend shift differentials

401K MATCH (100% vested day one ofelig

Paid Employee Referrals!

FREE Parking!

Résumé du poste

AHN Neighborhood Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA is hiring for a Patient Care Assistant/CNA on the night shift (7P-7A). The role involves providing advanced indirect and selected direct patient care under the direction of an RN, supporting the nursing process, and handling clerical duties.

Requires High School diploma or GED, CNA preferred, current BLS, 2 years acute care experience or enrollment in nursing program; English fluency; Act 33/Act 73 clearances as required in PA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant is preferred.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsabilités

• Provide advanced indirect and selected direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Perform duties related to the nursing process and clerical tasks; monitor and document patient status.
• Assist with patient mobility, meals, hygiene, and transportation; maintain clean patient rooms and equipment.

Connaissances

Patient care

Communication

Critical thinking

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant

BLS certification

Description du poste

About Us

HIGHLIGHTS:Patient Care Assistant/CNA

SIGN-ON BONUS: $2,500 Bonus Potential

SHIFT: Night Shift (7P-7A)

JOB TYPE:Full-time

FACILITY TYPE:18 bed Small-Format Hospital (8 ER, 10 Inpatient)

JOB PERKS:

• Night/Weekend shift differentials
• 401K MATCH (100% vested day one of eligibility!)
• Paid Employee Referrals!
• FREE Parking!

LOCATION: McCandless AHN Neighborhood Hospital: 8950 Duncan Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

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Position Overview

Position responsible for performing advanced indirect and selected direct patient care duties in support of the nursing process in a competent manner under the direction of an RN and for performing related clerical functions, must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles.

Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to the patient served
• Delivers appropriate advanced indirect and selected direct patient care at a competent level as directed by a physician or registered nurse within the scope of hospital-approved PCA skills inventory according to the needs/age of the patient/population served; collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to plan, expedite and promote quality patient care; employs critical thinking skills when identifying and responding to abnormal findings, reporting such to the nurse immediately; maintains simple drainage devices; takes patient vital signs, perform blood glucose checks, perform EKGs, monitor intake and output, and maintain related records; perform skin preps and prepares patient for procedures as directed
• Answers call bells, prepares patients for meals, prepares meals and feeds patients; performs/assists with baths; assists patient in mobility; transports patients within the facility and performs assigned treatments, as directed; maintains equipment and patient rooms in orderly fashion; performs housekeeping duties for patient rooms, performs assigned data entry via computer; serves as Unit Clerk and/or monitors patients as assigned
• Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies/procedures/standards of care, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, and accuracy of practice

Other Job Functions

• Promotes individual professional growth/development by meeting requirements for mandatory all-staff meetings/continuing education/skills competency; supports department goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor/mentor/resource to less experienced staff

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, required
• Certified Nursing Assistant, preferred
• Current BLS certification, required
• 2 years of work experience in an acute care hospital as a Nursing Assistant or currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program, required (this qualification is preferred for hires in Oklahoma)
• Ability to understand written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations; demonstrates skills for assigned specialty area/function or assigned procedures
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties with increased responsibilities.
• Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting
• Basic knowledge and understanding of PPE protocols and universal precautions
• Position requires fluency in English; written and verbal communication
• Pennsylvania Candidates: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.