Nursing Assistant - 7E Neurology / Oncology - 8 Hrs Per Week

Nursing Assistant Opportunity At UPMC Williamsport

UPMC Williamsport has an opening for a part-time nursing assistant on 7 East. 7 East is an adult med / surg unit with a focus on neurology and oncology.

This position will be scheduled eight hours per week with a primary evening shift of 2 : 30 p.m. to 11 : 00 p.m. This role will also be assigned every other weekend / holiday!

• 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.

Responsibilities :

Performs the UPMC nursing core responsibilities for nursing assistants 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, Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) & patient safety indicator prevention, urine specimen collection, restraint placement and removal, and ticket to ride (intra-hospital transportation).

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.

Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director or direct leader.

Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.

Provides diversional activities to reduce or prevent use of restraints.

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.

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

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 on one with patients as required.

High school diploma or GED.

Successful completion of UPMC nursing assistant training program.

Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran.