Patient Care Technician, CNA, 2 Main Acute Care

UPMC; Wellsboro (Tioga County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Wellsboro is hiring a Patient Care Technician, CNA, to join our dedicated team in providing routine patient care and supporting department services. You will perform ADLs, monitor vitals, assist with patient transport, and assist with specimens and tests under RN/physician guidance.

Final candidates may be placed at a level reflecting education, experience and manager discretion. Shift is evenings/nights with every other weekend and half-holidays required.

Qualifications

• Must perform UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities including ADLs.
• Ability to take vital signs, weights and document input/output.
• Competence in basic procedures such as blood glucose testing and specimen collection.
• Willingness to work evenings/nights and every other weekend and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine patient care and supports department services per policies.
• Assists with ADLs, transports, feeds, and safety precautions as directed by RN/PHYS
• Performs point-of-care testing, vitals, weights, I&O, and telemetry monitoring as required.
• Performs additional advanced skills based on departmental need and competency.

Skills

ADLs

Vital signs

Telemetry monitoring

Phlebotomy

12-lead EKGs

Nursing assistant competencies

Job description

Are you passionate about patient care and looking to make a difference in a fast-paced environment? UPMC Wellsborois hiring a Patient Care Technician, CNAto join our dedicated team!

Department:2 Main Acute Care
Status:Full- Time
Schedule:Evenings/Nights
Hours:7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Includes:Every other weekend and half holidays throughout the year are required.

**Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience and manager discretion at time of offer.**

Purpose:
The Patient Care Technician, CNA provides routine patient care and supports the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures and may be directed by the nurse or physician to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times. Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities including 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). In addition, simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections, 12-lead EKGs and ticket to ride. All competencies must be achieved. In addition to the standard required competencies, the Patient Care Technician, CNA will achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrythmia, 12-lead EKGs, and NG tubes clamping and removal.
Responsibilities:

• Suggests and supports changes within the department. Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges. Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department. Supports department-based projects and quality initiatives.Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities including 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). In addition, simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections, 12-lead EKGs and ticket to ride. All competencies must be achieved.In addition to the standard required competencies, the Patient Care Technician will achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: 12-lead EKGs, phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrythmia, 12-lead EKGs, and NG tubes clamping and removal. 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 telephones, 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. Request's 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 health care 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.Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living. Assists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes inpatient status.Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN. May apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner. Completes department clerical functions as needed.
• *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.*Performs other duties as assigned.