Nursing Assistant - TNICU
UPMC, Erie, PA, United States
Casual Nursing Assistant Position
UPMC Hamot is seeking a Casual Nursing Assistant to join the TNICU team!
Schedule:
36 hours per 6-week schedule
Flexibility required
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care under the direction of the RN, including activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, turning, repositioning, and transporting patients.
Perform point-of-care testing and nursing assistant core responsibilities, including blood glucose monitoring, vital signs, weights, intake & output, telemetry application/reapplication, Foley care, urine specimen collection, and restraint application/removal per policy.
Support Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) and patient safety indicator prevention.
Assist with intra-hospital transportation ("Ticket to Ride").
Provide one-to-one patient companionship and supervision as required.
Offer diversional activities to reduce or prevent restraint use.
Respond to emergent situations within the scope of the Nursing Assistant role.
Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to the RN.
Unit & Environment Support
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient care environment, including safety checks, linen changes, equipment cleaning, and hallway clearance.
Stock patient rooms and unit supply areas; acquire, distribute, and set up equipment within scope.
Deliver patient nourishments, fill water pitchers, distribute patient mail, pass meal trays, and respond to call lights and telephones.
Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department.
Documentation & Clerical Duties
Document care accurately in the medical record per established procedures.
Complete clerical and messenger duties as needed.
Access to medications is limited to delivery to the nurse only.
Professional Practice & Teamwork
Demonstrate clear, respectful, and effective communication with all members of the healthcare team.
Establish professional interpersonal relationships and contribute positively to unit operations.
Demonstrate accountability, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
Identify learning needs, seek feedback, and take initiative to improve performance.
Request assistance with planning and prioritization as needed.
Participate in unit improvement efforts and universal unit activities.
Compliance & Safety
Adhere strictly to all UPMC policies regarding patient care, safety, confidentiality, and hospital information.
Follow standard precautions and bloodborne pathogen exposure procedures.
Support a culture of safety for both patients and staff.
Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, workplace safety, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
Successful completion of the UPMC Nursing Assistant Training Program
Knowledge of proper body mechanics and patient transfer techniques
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred
Work permit required if under 18 years of age
Licensure, Certifications & Clearances
CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS)
required
Must meet
American Heart Association (AHA)
standards
Includes both didactic instruction and skills demonstration
Certification required
within 30 days of hire
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
UPMC Hamot is seeking a Casual Nursing Assistant to join the TNICU team!
Schedule:
36 hours per 6-week schedule
Flexibility required
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care under the direction of the RN, including activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, turning, repositioning, and transporting patients.
Perform point-of-care testing and nursing assistant core responsibilities, including blood glucose monitoring, vital signs, weights, intake & output, telemetry application/reapplication, Foley care, urine specimen collection, and restraint application/removal per policy.
Support Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) and patient safety indicator prevention.
Assist with intra-hospital transportation ("Ticket to Ride").
Provide one-to-one patient companionship and supervision as required.
Offer diversional activities to reduce or prevent restraint use.
Respond to emergent situations within the scope of the Nursing Assistant role.
Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to the RN.
Unit & Environment Support
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient care environment, including safety checks, linen changes, equipment cleaning, and hallway clearance.
Stock patient rooms and unit supply areas; acquire, distribute, and set up equipment within scope.
Deliver patient nourishments, fill water pitchers, distribute patient mail, pass meal trays, and respond to call lights and telephones.
Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department.
Documentation & Clerical Duties
Document care accurately in the medical record per established procedures.
Complete clerical and messenger duties as needed.
Access to medications is limited to delivery to the nurse only.
Professional Practice & Teamwork
Demonstrate clear, respectful, and effective communication with all members of the healthcare team.
Establish professional interpersonal relationships and contribute positively to unit operations.
Demonstrate accountability, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
Identify learning needs, seek feedback, and take initiative to improve performance.
Request assistance with planning and prioritization as needed.
Participate in unit improvement efforts and universal unit activities.
Compliance & Safety
Adhere strictly to all UPMC policies regarding patient care, safety, confidentiality, and hospital information.
Follow standard precautions and bloodborne pathogen exposure procedures.
Support a culture of safety for both patients and staff.
Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, workplace safety, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
Successful completion of the UPMC Nursing Assistant Training Program
Knowledge of proper body mechanics and patient transfer techniques
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred
Work permit required if under 18 years of age
Licensure, Certifications & Clearances
CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS)
required
Must meet
American Heart Association (AHA)
standards
Includes both didactic instruction and skills demonstration
Certification required
within 30 days of hire
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran