Nursing Assistant - Erie, United States - UPMC

UPMC Erie, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Are you a healthcare professional interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today

UPMC Hamot is looking for a full time Nursing Assistant to support 7 South - Oncology.

7 South is a 46-bed acute medical-oncology unit that provides care for adults 18 and older and geriatric patients with a variety of medical illnesses.

The unit specializes in oncology care and provides chemotherapy to cancer patients. Within our 46 beds, we have 12 step-down beds for patients who require a higher level of care. It is a flexible unit with experienced nursing staff who make teamwork and patient care a priority.

Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.

Responsibilities:

Provides direct patient care as directed by the RN including all activities of daily living such as but not limited to bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting and ambulating patients.

Maintains an environment conducive to patient safety and recovery including, but not limited to, completing safety checks, keeping the department and patient rooms clean and organized, cleaning department specific equipment, changing bed linens, emptying linen hampers, keeping hallways clear of equipment and returning equipment.

Acquires and distributes supplies and equipment to facilitate patient care delivery including, but not limited to, performing messenger functions, ordering, charging/crediting supplies, setting up patient care equipment within the scope of the nursing assistant position and stocking patient rooms and unit supply areas.

Delivers patient nourishments, fills water pitchers and distributes patient mail.

Performs the UPMC nursing core responsibilities for nursing assistants: blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care.

Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.

May apply, monitor and remove patient restraints per physician or hospital protocol.

Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance and participates in self-review as requested by the unit director. Constructively receives feedback and direction.

Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.

Demonstrates 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.

Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.

Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.

Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.

Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.

Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.

Completes clerical functions as needed by department.

Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions and understands policies and procedures for blood borne pathogen exposure.

Strictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information.

Responds within the scope of the nursing assistant role to emergent situations.

Provide companionship/supervision one in one with patients as required.

Responds within the scope of the nursing assistant role to emergent situations.

Provide companionship/supervision one in one with patients as required.

Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Successful completion of UPMC nursing assistant or EIC training program

Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.

Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

Act 31 Mandated Reporter training with in 90 days of hire or transfer

Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

Act 33 with renewal

Act 34 with renewal

Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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