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Acute Care 5300 is a 28-bed medical-surgical unit that cares for a wide variety of medical and post-op patients and serves as Magee’s stepdown unit. We see an extremely diverse patient population, with ages ranging from 15-100+. Many patients receive insulin and/or Cardezim drips, and all of the unit’s 28 beds are housed in private rooms, each hardwired for telemetry monitoring. Our post-op patients may be recovering from orthopedic, vascular, urological, gynecological, or bariatric surgeries; we also frequently receive overflow surgical patients who do not have beds available on their specialty unit. Due to the wide variety of services we offer and medical conditions we see, 5300 is a great fit for graduate nurses and nurses seeking to build broad knowledge and/or gain new experience.
What can you Expect as a Nursing Assistant?
The Nursing Assistant 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 while maintaining 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. You will deliver patient nourishments, fills water pitchers, and distributes patient mail as well as perform the UPMC nursing core responsibilities for nursing assistants: blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care.
The nursing assistant will provide 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 while maintaining 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. You will also take care of point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs), and urine specimen collection.
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.
The Nursing Assistant is a valued step in the UPMC nursing support career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.
Candidates without previous PCT experience in a hospital-based setting will be required to attend a 7 day mandatory training course. This course is held during weekdays and daylight hours. All 7 days are mandatory and are scheduled in a structured classroom setting.
How does UPMC Support our Employees?
UPMC is committed to investing in our employees – financially, personally, and professionally –starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your career.
Here are a few examples of how we support our employees:
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000* per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (*amount varies based on job title and status)
- An incomparable Total Rewards package
- Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today
Shifts/Hours:
This role will work three 12-hour rotating shifts per week 7am to 7pm and 7pm to 7am. This role will work rotating holidays and weekends. *Hours are subject to change based on business needs.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Successful completion of UPMC Nursing Assistant or EIC training program
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred
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 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance
*Other clearances may be required based on department of hire
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran