Sign-on Bonus: $1,000

Purpose:

Provide routine patient care and support services in accordance with established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the nurse or physician, to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care is maintained at all times.

Responsibilities:

* Acquire and distribute supplies and equipment to facilitate patient care delivery including but limited to messenger functions, ordering, charging/crediting supplies, set up of patient care equipment within the scope of the Nursing Assistant position, stocking patient rooms and unit supply areas. Document in the medical record according to established procedures.

* Perform patient care skills as directed by the RN/LPN in a safe manner according to policy and procedure. Respond directly to patient requests or appropriately communicate the patient needs. Maintain an environment conducive to patient safety & 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.

* Deliver patient nourishments, fill water pitchers, and distribute patient mail. May apply, monitor and remove patient restraints at the direction of the RN/LPN. Transport, transfer, and position patients safely. Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information. Comply with safety policy and procedures including standard precautions. Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department

Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. May in the course of their job duties be in rooms where medications are stored. No contact with medications is allowed. In the course of duties may be asked to distribute medications to the nurse at the bedside. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

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 (CPR)

* Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

* Act 34

* OAPSA

* UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran