What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant, Casual Hours- Resource Pool position at UPMC?
UPMC McKeesport is hiring a Casual Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician for their Resource Pool!
This casual position requires 36 hours per 6-week schedule, 24 hours off shift (weekends or nights) every 12 weeks, and 1 holiday per year. If you are looking to be a part of an amazing team and are passionate about caring for others, apply now! This position is eligible for an increase of 10% on top of your pay rate due to the structure of the Resource Unit. In Resource, you'll have the ability to float throughout the hospital, assisting in various units as needed. Gain experience in patient care as you learn about all of our specialties! Students in nursing, PA, and OT programs with completed clinicals are encouraged to apply.
Direct Patient Care
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, and ambulating patients.
- UPMC Nursing Core Responsibilities: Blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, Foley care.
- Patient Restraints: Apply, monitor, and remove per physician or hospital protocol.
- Diversional Activities: Reduce or prevent the use of restraints.
- Companionship/Supervision: Provide one-on-one companionship/supervision as required.
Environment Maintenance
- Safety and Recovery: Complete safety checks, keep department and patient rooms clean and organized.
- Equipment Maintenance: Clean department-specific equipment, change bed linens, empty linen hampers, keep hallways clear of equipment, and return equipment.
- Supply Management: Acquire and distribute supplies and equipment, perform messenger functions, order, charge/credit supplies, set up patient care equipment, stock patient rooms and unit supply areas.
Patient Support
- Nourishments: Deliver patient nourishments, fill water pitchers, and distribute patient mail.
- Universal Unit Activities: Respond to call lights and telephones, pass meal trays, and transport patients.
Communication and Feedback
- Feedback to RN: Provide feedback regarding patient care, report changes in patient status.
Communication Strategies: Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies, and maintain professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
Medical Records: Document in the medical record according to established procedures.
Salary : $18 - $27