Nursing Assistant - Neuro / Med Surg - UPMC Community Osteopathic

Job Description

Nursing Assistant

Are you a patient care provider or healthcare student looking to take the next steps of your career within an organization that provides multiple opportunities for career growth and development?

UPMC Community Osteopathic is looking for a Nursing Assistant for their Neuro / Med Surg Unit!

• This is a Full Time (36 hours per week), Day / Evening Rotating Shift position with Every 3rd Weekend and Every Other Holiday Requirements

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

Nursing Assistant

The Nursing Assistant (NA) provides a variety of patient care duties and support services directed by the RN like Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients. In addition, the Nursing Assistant is responsible for completing medical record documentation in accordance with established procedures and ensuring equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate departments. This role contributes to the universal unit activities such as responding to call lights, telephones, passing meal trays, and adhering to all safety policies / procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information.

Establishing professional relationships and utilizing effective communication with patients, their families, colleagues, and other departments is vital for this role. The Nursing Assistant also provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care, reports changes in patient status, and provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN.

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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran