Job Title and Starting Pay Rate
Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.
Responsibilities
Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living. Assists with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies. Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
Performs the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care AND at least four of the following BU identified tasks: phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal.
Constructively receives feedback and direction. Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director. Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance. Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.
Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN. May apply, monitor and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.
Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
Suggests and supports changes within the department. Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges. Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department. Supports department based projects and quality initiatives.
Required Skills and Competencies
Must routinely perform and be fully competent with the UPMC nursing core assistant responsibilities 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 & patient safety indicator. In addition, simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride (intra-hospital patient 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.
Education and Certification Requirements
High school diploma or GED. Must also have either a 1 Year of general healthcare experience, OR b 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion for those with less than 1 year of experience, OR c enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR d completion of a bachelors degree in a health sciences field.
Additional Requirements
Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class Successful completion of eRecord training.
Preferred Qualifications
Emergency Medical Technician (EMTor Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire ACLS preferred Basic Life Support (BLS OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
About UPMC
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran