Nursing Assistant, Casual, Resource Unit - UPMC East

Location

Monroeville, PA | United States

Job description

UPMC East is hiring a Casual Nursing Assistant to help support the Resource Unit! This position will work a casual schedule to include 3 shifts within a 6-week timeframe.

The Nursing Assistant on the Resource Unit will float to in need areas of the hospital to include the Med/Surg Units and the Emergency Department.

T his Unit is a collaborative unit with a large focus on teamwork and dedication to overall patient well-being.

Apply today to join this great team!

Responsibilities:

• Acquire and distribute 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.
• Contribute to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
• Demonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
• Maintain 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.
• Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
• Assume responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.
• Deliver patient nourishments, fill water pitchers, and distribute patient mail.
• Provide diversion activities to reduce or prevent the use of restraints.
• Understands and implements the rehabilitation routine and philosophy including FIMS within the scope of practice.
• Successfully completes FIM exam as required bi-annually.
• Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies.
• May apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.
• Document in the medical record according to established procedures.
• Provide direct patient care as directed by the RN including all activities of daily living such as but not limited to bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, and ambulating patients.
• Provide feedback to the RN regarding patient care and report changes in patient status.
• Participate in self-review as requested by the unit director.
• Constructively receive feedback and direction.
• Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions and understand policies and procedures for blood-borne pathogen exposure.
• Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital-related information.
• Provide companionship/supervision one-on-one with patients as required.
• Suggest and support changes within the department.
• Respond within the scope of the nursing assistant role to emergent situations.
• Perform routine tests such as blood glucose monitoring, patient weights, vital signs, and I&Os.
• Take action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Identify and communicate learning needs to the unit director.
• Request assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.

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Salary

$16.74 - $25.57 per hour