Nursing Assistant Job in Seneca, Pennsylvania US
Nursing Assistant
This posting is intending for applicants interested in attending UPMC Northwest's Nursing Job Fairs on February 21 and March 1. Please apply only if attending. UPMC Northwest, located approximately 90 miles North of Pittsburgh, is hiring Nursing Assistants to help support various departments for its UPMC Northwest location. Provide routine patient care and support services in accordance with established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the nurse or physician, to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care is maintained at all times. Responsibilities Transformational Leadership Suggest and support changes within the department. Assume responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges. Demonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department. Care Delivery Provide direct patient care as directed by the RN including all activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting and ambulating patients. Maintain 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. Acquire and distribute 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. Deliver patient nourishments, fill water pitchers and distribute patient mail. Perform routine tests such as blood glucose monitoring, patient weights, vital signs and IOs. Provide feedback to the RN regarding patient care and report changes in patient status. May apply, monitor and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol. Provide diversion activities to reduce or prevent use of restraints. Document in the medical record according to established procedures. Comply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions and understand policies and procedures for blood borne pathogen exposure. Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information. Respond within the scope of the nursing assistant role to emergent situations. Provide companionship/supervision one in one with patients as required. Professional Growth Maintain current CPR certification at Heart Saver level. Constructively receive feedback and direction. Identify and communicates learning needs to the unit director. Take action to improve knowledge, skills and performance. Request assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participate in self-review as requested by the unit director. Collaborative Practice Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies. Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships. Contribute to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients. Basic Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. If no previous hospital or pre-hospital training, successful completion of UPMC nursing assistant training program or Nursing Student that has completed one Clinical Rotation. Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing Licensure/Certifications Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred. CPR certification required. Salary Range: 8.99 11.44 13.63 UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. ------------