Nursing Assistant - Neuro - UPMC West Shore

Nursing Assistant Position

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 West Shore is looking for a Nursing Assistant for their Neuro Unit!

This is a Full Time (40 hours per week), Day / Night Rotating Shift position. The title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.

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.

Responsibilities :

• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies / behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments. Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships. Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
• 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.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team. Demonstrates understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace. Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Performs the UPMC nursing core responsibilities for Nursing Assistants : 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, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs / SCDs), and urine specimen collection. Provides direct patient care as directed by the RN including all ADLs.
• Maintains 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.
• Acquires and distributes supplies and equipment to facilitate patient care delivery including, but not limited to, performing messenger functions, ordering, charging / crediting supplies, setting up patient care equipment within the scope of the Nursing Assistant position and stocking patient rooms and unit supply areas. Delivers patient nourishments, fills water pitchers and distributes patient mail.
• Provides diversional activities to reduce or prevent use of restraints. Documents in the medical record system 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.
• 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 equivalent is required. Successful completion of UPMC Nursing Assistant training. Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran