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UPMC is dedicated to providing each patient with the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our Nursing Assistants are essential partners in that mission, enhancing the patient experience at UPMC with positivity and integrity. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community.

ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Nursing Assistant to support our CVICU at the McCandless location.

The Nursing Assistant is a valued step in the UPMC Inpatient Patient Care Support Career Ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and patient care experience.

Our Full-Time Nursing Assistants typically work 40 hours each week to cover daylight, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. Hours may vary by unit. Candidates with prior patient care experience are highly preferred and encouraged to apply.

**Hired candidates will be required to attend Full-Time orientation (classroom-based and unit-based) at the McCandless campus of Passavant for up to two weeks prior to beginning in this role.

Responsibilities:

· Perform duties in line with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

· Report equipment malfunctions.

· Establish effective communication and professional relationships.

· Assist with unit activities (e.g., responding to call lights, passing meal trays, transporting patients).

· Receive and act on feedback; identify and communicate learning needs.

· Participate in self-review and improve knowledge, skills, and performance.

· Communicate clearly with the healthcare team and understand cultural diversity.

· Support workplace safety and maintain productive relationships.

· Perform nursing assistant core responsibilities (e.g., ADLs, point of care testing, vital signs, telemetry monitor application, HAC & PSI prevention, urine specimen collection).

· Provide direct patient care as directed by the RN.

· Maintain a safe and organized environment.

· Acquire and distribute supplies and equipment.

· Deliver patient nourishments and mail; provide diversional activities.

· Document in medical records and complete clerical functions.

· Comply with safety policies and procedures.

· Adhere to patient care and hospital information policies.

· Respond to emergent situations and provide companionship/supervision as required.

· Suggest and support departmental changes; assume responsibility for assignments.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Successful completion of UPMC nursing assistant or EIC training program

• 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/Certification/Clearances:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of hire

• Act 34 Criminal Clearance

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.