Now Hiring: Part-Time Nursing Assistant - 6 South (UPMC Hamot
UPMC Hamot is seeking a compassionate, dedicated Nursing Assistant to join our 6 South team. This part-time role requires rotating day/night shifts. In this role, you will provide essential patient care under the direction of healthcare professionals, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and compassion.
About 6 South - Cardiovascular, Renal Transplant & Surgical Specialty Acute Care Unit
6 South is a 43-bed Medical/Surgical unit that provides post-operative care for adult Cardiothoracic, Vascular, and Gastric Bypass/Weight Loss patients. The unit also cares for patients requiring telemetry or oxygen monitoring and specializes in comprehensive care for kidney transplant donors and recipients, including post-transplant patients. Additional services include CPAP, BIPAP, and Optiflow oxygen therapy, glycemic control, vasoactive medications, anti-arrhythmic medications, electrolyte replacement, and hemodynamic medication administration.
Title and salary will be determined based on education and experience.
Responsibilities:
- Provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN, including activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning, and repositioning patients.
- Performs UPMC nursing core responsibilities, including blood glucose monitoring, vital signs, weights, intake & output (I&O, specimen collection, Foley care, and point-of-care testing.
- Assists with telemetry monitor application/reapplication and supports Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC and patient safety indicator prevention.
- Monitors, applies, and removes restraints per physician or hospital protocol; provides diversional activities to reduce or prevent restraint use and documents appropriately.
- Reports changes in patient condition and provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care.
- Maintains a safe, clean, and organized patient care environment, including safety checks, cleaning equipment, changing linens, managing hampers, and keeping hallways clear.
- Acquires, stocks, and distributes supplies and equipment; performs ordering, charging/crediting, and sets up patient care equipment within scope.
- Delivers patient nourishments, fills water pitchers, distributes patient mail, and assists with meal tray delivery.
- Responds to call lights, telephones, and assists with patient transport and other unit activities.
- Completes clerical and messenger functions as needed by the department.
- Reports equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department.
- Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
- Demonstrates respect for cultural diversity and maintains professional interpersonal relationships.
- Supports a safe work environment and complies with all safety policies, including standard precautions and bloodborne pathogen protocols.
- Strictly adheres to all patient care policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards.
- Responds to emergent situations within the scope of the nursing assistant role.
- Provides one-on-one patient observation/companionship as required.
- Participates in self-development by identifying learning needs, accepting feedback, and improving skills and performance.
- Assists with prioritization of tasks and seeks guidance when needed.
- Demonstrates accountability, teamwork, and a positive approach to problem-solving and departmental improvements.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Successful completion of UPMC nursing assistant training programKnowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA preferred.
- Work permit required if under 18 years of age.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPRCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran