Patient Care Assistant (Nursing) – Birth Center

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital is seeking staff to support patient care on the Nursing Unit under the direction of Registered Nurses. Responsibilities include basic hygiene, vital signs, nutrition, safety, and documentation, with duties extending to equipment handling and unit maintenance.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED; PA Nursing Assistant Certification is preferred. One year of clinical experience or related health program enrollment is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year recent clinical experience or enrollment in a health-related program with Nursing Assistant skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care including hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition and elimination needs, basic treatments and procedures, vital signs, weights, glucose monitoring and mobility using appropriate tools for the patient ages.
• Receives and communicates patient information accurately; reports to the nurse when needed.
• Orients patient and family to the unit and room upon admission and ongoing.
• Answers call lights and performs timely rounds to meet patient/family needs.
• Documents tasks according to unit policy and procedures.
• Cleans patient equipment, tags faulty gear, and notifies repair.
• Performs in emergencies (Code 68, Code Yellow).
• Transports patients and performs courier duties for the department.
• Restocks supplies for patient care and maintains unit cleanliness.
• Monitors and records temperature logs.
• Maintains neat nursing unit, hallway and utility room.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Verbal processing

Independent thinking

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant Certification (PA)

Job description

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital is seeking staff to support patient care on the Nursing Unit under the direction of Registered Nurses. Responsibilities include basic hygiene, vital signs, nutrition, safety, and documentation, with duties extending to equipment handling and unit maintenance.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED; PA Nursing Assistant Certification is preferred. One year of clinical experience or related health program enrollment is expected.