hospital nursing assistant

PAM Health

<div><div>If you&rsquo;re looking for a schedule that fits your lifestyle, check out PAM Health.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Some things that our hospital can offer YOU:</b></div><ul><li>
Opportunities for growth and advancement</li><li>
Flexible scheduling</li><li>
Employee Bonus Referral Program</li><li>
Supportive leadership</li></ul><div><br>
The <b>Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)</b> is responsible for performing various patient care activities and accommodative services under the general supervision of a Registered or Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse. Performs patient care activities within the limits of the position. Does not administer medications or therapy. Does not assume independent responsibility for patient care. Job duties are accomplished in a manner consistent with the policies, procedures and guidelines of PAM Health. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.<br>
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<ul><li><b>Education and Training: </b>High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Certification as a nursing assistant (CNA) where required by state where the hospital resides. Current BLS certification is required.
</li><li><b>Experience:</b> None required. A minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of experience in an acute hospital, rehabilitation hospital, or skilled nursing unit is preferred.</li></ul></div>

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - PRN Nights | St. Luke's Rehab

Fairview Health Services

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Fairview is looking for a Nursing Assistant at Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN! This position is <b>48 hours</b> per two weeks on the<b> Night</b> shift, for 8 hour shifts, every other weekend, and is eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, and more.</div><div></div><div><br>
Fairview Southdale Hospital offers care to people living and working in the southwest Twin Cities metro area. With more than 40 specialty services, we combine talents to balance innovative technologies and treatments with the art of medicine. Working together, we respectfully address the comprehensive needs of our patients and their families.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
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Do you have a special curiosity about cardiac patients? Then the Southdale Heart Center may be the right unit for you! This lively and challenging 29 bed cardiac telemetry unit cares for patients with a variety of diagnosis. This is a fast paced unit with a complex patient population and many learning opportunities.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Responsibilities</b></h2><div>
The Nursing Assistant is responsible for assisting the professional nurse/caregiver in the delivery of patient care, transporting patient and/or equipment, setting up and maintaining patient rooms, and the reordering and stocking of supplies. The Nursing Assistant does not work autonomously but works under the direction of a professional nurse. The Nursing Assistant may be given a patient care assignment based on unit needs and the discretion of the manager/charge nurse.</div><div></div><div><br>
Provides basic patient care by performing routine duties to include:</div><ul><li>
Personal grooming, bathing, toileting, Feeding,</li><li>
Skin care needs (clean and sterile dressing changes), applying ointments/creams,</li><li>
Oral hygiene,</li><li>
Specimen collection/testing,</li><li>
Position/ambulating,</li><li>
Changing linens,</li><li>
Promptly answers call lights.</li></ul><div>
Assists the nurse in monitoring patient condition.</div><ul><li>
Accurately takes and records weights, input/output, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rates, respiration, oxygen saturation.</li><li>
Places patient on/off monitors or equipment.</li><li>
Reports unusual findings to the RN in a timely manner.</li></ul><div>
Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharge of patients.</div><ul><li>
Orients patient and their family to the environment.</li><li>
Assures the patient&rsquo;s belongings are accounted for, documented upon admission, transfer and discharge.</li></ul><div>
Transports patients, equipment, specimen and supplies.</div><ul><li>
Assures patients get to appointments on time.</li><li>
Uses transfer belt when assisting patients with transfers and/or ambulation.</li></ul><div>
Cleans sets up, and maintains rooms and equipment.</div><ul><li>
Orders and stocks supplies.</li></ul><div>
Accurately documents tasks performed on appropriate form.</div><div></div><div><br>
Performs other tasks as needed.</div><div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
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License/Certification/Registration</b></h2><ul><li>
Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification required. Ontrack participants much be able to obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification upon completion of the OnTrack program.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
AND ONE or more of the following:</b></h2><ul><li>
Successful completion of Fairview&rsquo;s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program or another Fairview sponsored Nursing Assistant program.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Or</b></h2><ul><li>
Six months of recent direct care experience in a long term, home care or acute care setting. (Appropriate roles may include, Nursing Assistant, PCA, Resident Assistant or Emergency Room Technician)</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Or</b></h2><ul><li>
Current enrollment in an LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner program, and completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotation within the program.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Or</b></h2><ul><li>
Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire. This requirement does not need to be maintained throughout employment and is not required if subsequently transferring into another Nursing Assistant or Nursing Station Tech or Nursing Station Attendant position.</li></ul>
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$23.06- $28.19 Hourly</div></div>

Nursing Assistant - Heart Center

Prime Healthcare Services

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Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Mission Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.</div><div><br>
</div><div>Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient hospital services to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. Rated one of the top hospitals in the country for clinical excellence in many services including maternity and orthopedic care, Mission Regional Medical Center has been offering quality healthcare, close to home, for over 60 years. For more information visit www.missionrmc.org.</div><br>
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The CNA in the Rehabilitation Department is an unlicensed assistive person who assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-critical patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.</div>
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Education and Work Experience</div><ul><li>
Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required.</li><li>
Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.</li><li>
Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.</li></ul>
Employment Status: Part Time &lt; 60 Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity:
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Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf</div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Nursing Assistant - 12 Hr - MRTX Rehabilitation Care Unit

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Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Shasta Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.<br>
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Shasta Regional Medical Center is a 226-bed acute care facility serving Northern California. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services. Shasta Regional Medical Center is one of the nation&rsquo;s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals recognized by Watson Health and holds an &lsquo;A&rsquo; Grade from Leapfrog Group, the nation's premier advocate of transparency in health care. The hospital is Joint Commission Certified for Stroke, Hip/Knee and Diabetes. They are a Five Star recipient for treatment of heart failure, respiratory failure and is named among the top 5% in the nation for patient safety. Shasta Regional Medical Center delivers patient-centered healthcare with compassion, dignity and respect for every patient and their family. For more information, visit www.shastaregional.com.</div><br>
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Responsibilities:
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The Nurse Assistant in the Ortho / Neuro Department is an unlicensed non-certified assistive person who assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-critical patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.</div>
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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING</b></div><div></div><div><br>
1. Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, preferred.<br>
2. Current BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.<br>
3. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.<br>
4. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician&rsquo;s office preferred</div><br>
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Pay Transparency:
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Shasta Regional Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. The current compensation range for this role is $24.31 to $33.65. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.</div>
Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Nights Equal Employment Opportunity:
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Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf</div></div></div></div><br>
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Privacy Notice:
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Privacy Notice for California Applicants: </i>https://www.primehealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Notice-at-Collection-and-Privacy-Policy-for-California-Job-Applicants.pdf</div></div><div></div>

Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) - Ortho/Neuro

Froedtert Health

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 The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides delegated age appropriate care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner. The CNA assists patients with the tasks outlined in their clinical competency assessment related to basic nursing skills, personal care skills and basic restorative services. The CNA practices and performs what was taught during their CNA training and certification or learned during basic nursing courses at an accredited school for professional nurses. The CNA may be asked to provide continuous safety observation. This job reports to the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager of the assigned unit and the RNs on duty on each assigned shift. Other duties as assigned.
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 State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification is required, otherwise must be currently enrolled in a nursing program and able to provide documentation from an accredited school for professional nurses indicating successful completion of the basic nursing course which encompass all of the criteria noted by the State of Wisconsin administrative code and a minimum experience of one acute care medical/surgical clinical rotation. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.
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 Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks &amp; benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
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 The Froedtert &amp; the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert &amp; MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT, FH - 4NE INTERNAL MEDICINE

Penn Medicine

<div><p><b>Description</b>
</p>Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.<br>
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Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?<p><br>
Nursing Assistant - Full Time</p><p>
3/12's, 7:00pm - 7:30am</p><p>
Every third weekend required, holiday rotation</p><p>
Summary:</p><br>
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Cross trained position to be assigned either in a Unit Secretary or Nursing Assistant role. The Unit Secretary is responsible for general office management, clerical and receptionist duties on the Nursing Unit. The Unit Secretary facilitates order entry and processing coordinates administrative support activities. The Nursing Assistant position provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Both the Unit Secretary and Nursing Assistant performs duties that support the operation of the nursing unit and adheres to Nursing Policies and Procedures and Organizational Goals and Objectives.</li></ul><p></p><p>
Responsibilities:</p><br>
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Communications and Customer Service Welcomes and greets patients and visitors to the unit. Demonstrates pleasant, professional communication skills when speaking with patients, visitors, nursing staff, physicians, volunteers and personnel from other departments. Answers the phone promptly using proper telephone etiquette. Identifies self and unit. Refers phone calls to appropriate person and is reliable with messages. Assists visitors find patient rooms, staff members and other resources. Facilitates transport of patients at discharge. Facilitates the patient belongings process as needed, including that the handoff of belongings occurs at admission, transfer and discharge. Facilitates calls to physician on behalf of nurses, avoiding duplication. Demonstrates correct use of communication systems such as intercom, pager system, phone functions, pneumatic tube, and other department based systems. Uses unit specific communication tools and applies to practice. Checks email regularly and posts items at the request of nursing leadership. Seeks clarification from Nurse Manager or Director as needed. Performs follow up phone calls to patients if requested by nursing leadership. Performs customer service rounding and surveys for patients upon request of nursing leadership. Answers call bells in a timely manner and communicates needs to responsible staff, or handles themselves if a simple request. Follows up to ensure that call bells have been addressed.<br>
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Electronic Order Management and Order Processing Provides assistance to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals as needed in accurate and efficient entry of computer orders (CPOE). Promotes and encourages CPOE. Demonstrates knowledge of order sets that the practitioners may use with CPOE. Actively uses Soarian feedback to report to CMIO and physician analysts any physicians who need monitoring or follow up on their CPOE practices. Provides for the accurate and timely processing of Orders, including follow up phone calls, completing consult forms and legibly transcribing on the kardex or any other forms. Monitors frequently for new alerts and other new items on electronic work lists such as Order Acknowledgement Work list, Alerts Work List and Interventions Work List. Notifies the nurses and nursing assistants promptly of any new orders, discontinued orders, alerts, specimens to be collected or treatments. Checks hourly for Order Session Summary reports while still in existence. Reprints orders from Reprint Facility or Operational Reporting as needed. Ensures that the Transfer Level of Care Med Rec Report is on the chart of all preoperative patients. Flags the physical chart when any new orders have been written or electronically entered. Follows unit protocol for dispatch of written medication orders to Pharmacy. Communicates stat orders to the nurse immediately upon receipt. Enters into Soarian any written non-medication patient care orders. Ensures that labeled specimens are sent to laboratory promptly, when requested. Notifies RN if there are any unclear or incorrect orders. Recopies Kardex or other forms when needed. Reviews Kardex or Daily Clipboard for Daily Lab Orders and enters these for the next day. With RN input, addresses and removes all remaining new orders from the work list before shift change and discharge. Performs Order Entry, Cancel Order, Order Inquiry functions when needed. Reviews orders regularly. Facilitates the patient schedule. Coordinates when there are multiple tests ordered and keeps track of patient location. Monitors specialty bed ordering and discontinuation when patient no longer needs. Initiates the location order set for inpatients who are going to surgery.<br>
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Chart Management Places correct labels on all paper chart forms (front and back). Ensures all chart forms are properly labeled. Adds blank forms to charts as needed. Keeps charts neat and pages secure (reinforced). Maintains charts in accordance with CCH Policy &amp; Procedure for sequence. Neatly files any remaining paper chart forms into their appropriate location. Thins charts as needed per policy &amp; procedure, Prepares charts for admission, transfer and discharge. Prints ExitCare documents upon request and puts chart copy in chart<br>
prepares education packets at request of nurses to use in their patient teaching. Facilitates record requests from or to CCH or other facilities as needed. Assists with metrics and reporting requirements that may arise, for example recording quality improvement information onto logs or printing workflow reports.<br>
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Patient Flow Responsibilities Prints ExitCare documents upon request and puts chart copy in chart<br>
prepares education packets at request of nurses to use in their patient teaching. Prints or copies records for patient transfer to another institution when case management is not available. Uses the Soarian Financial Application to enter Admissions, Transfers, Discharges, Service Updates, status updates (outpatient to observation status for example), Patient Location management, and other ADT functions as needed and in a timely manner. Monitors isolation census in consultation with RN- removing patient from isolation and discontinuing isolation equipment if screening has returned negative. Updates isolation code in Soarian if requested. Maintains census logs. Prints census sheet for the next shift as requested. Ensures that required Medicare paperwork has been signed and given to the patient and the chart copy placed in the chart when Case Management is not available. In ACC, assists in preparing stretchers and picking up blood products from the blood bank.<br>
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Nursing Assistant - Patient Care Responsibilities Provides age appropriate care for the patient population served. For example, gives consideration to growth &amp; developmental phase of life, to age related factors such as thermal regulation, nutrition, safety and functional needs of the patient. Uses appropriate resources for patients with special needs such as language barriers, sensory problems, altered cognition, cultural and religious needs. Integrates principles of infection control &amp; infection prevention into practice. Uses standard precautions and uses personal protective equipment. Interacts with the patient in a manner that preserves patient dignity, privacy, and meets psychosocial needs of the patient. Bathes patients and provides assistance with hygiene. (Includes baths, mouth care, shaves males, combs hair, washes patient&rsquo;s hair as requested.) Changes bed linens for occupied and unoccupied beds. Changes incontinent patients promptly and provides appropriate skin care. Empties bedpans, urinals, commodes, and assists patient to the bathroom. Assists patients with meals, feeds patients as needed. Distributes nourishments as scheduled. Provides fresh water at bedside as appropriate. Measures and records intake and output. Positions patients correctly, aligns and supports torso and limbs as directed and per patient comfort. Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher using safety measures appropriate for patient and vehicle. Uses proper body mechanics when transferring patient during ambulation and bed &ndash; chair transfers. Makes hourly rounds for patient safety and customer service. Responds to patient call lights in a timely manner. Obtains vital signs and weights, and records. Applies chest leads for patients on remote telemetry monitoring, and performs basic troubleshooting, such as replacing loose or missing electrodes. Collects and labels urine, stool, sputum specimens as directed. Inventories patient belongings at admission, transfer and discharge. Provides 1:1 patient supervision in &ldquo;Sitter&rdquo; role for patient safety and suicide precautions. Uses resources and references for reviewing policies and procedures, information needed to complete job duties. Prioritizes and organizes work effectively within assigned shift. Performs procedures within the scope of the Policy and Procedure Manual.<br>
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Communication Communicates patient and unit information to the RN and interdisciplinary care team in a timely manner. Seeks help from RN when needed. Informs the RN when experiencing difficulty completing an assignment. Receives report and clarifies information as needed. Informs RN when leaving the unit for any reason. Accepts assignments and performs as a team member. Introduces self to patient and explains procedures to patient and family. Reinforces information to patients and family such as safety precautions for falls prevention, visiting hours, etc.<br>
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Documentation Documents patient care in an accurate, professional and timely manner using Soarian and paper documentation forms according to policy and procedure.<br>
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Role Development Develops own knowledge via practice, observation, and attending continuing education programs. Promotes best practice by demonstrating a commitment to quality patient care. Promotes innovation and creativity in the practice environment. Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new employees. Accepts constructive feedback about performance or behaviors and shows evidence of change. Demonstrates verbal and writing skills that are appropriate for healthcare communication. Adheres to the Department of Nursing Dress Code.<br>
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Department of Nursing and Organization Support Attends assigned committee meetings and contributes to the committees. Communicates support of organizational values and strategies. Supports the following organizational programs: Magnet&reg; , Hospital of Distinction, Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification, Nursing Councils. Performs job duties in accordance with these standards. Maintains attendance/lateness standards in accordance with Hospital policy.<br>
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Departmental Support Maintains equipment in working order. Uses equipment appropriately, follows Department policies for equipment and supply use, cleaning and maintenance. Performs assigned duties to maintain unit in a state of survey readiness and maintain quality initiatives. For example, quality control measures, emergency equipment checks, nutrition area cleanliness, etc. Performs assigned duties such as unit errands, stocking supplies, returning equipment to Central Supply, answering unit phone, etc. Adheres to unit programs to support patient care such as maintaining a quiet environment, hourly patient rounds, customer service, etc. Attends staff meetings on a regular basis. Keeps patient care area and work environment neat and organized.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
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Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience:&bull;And 0-1 years Training and/or experience at an acute care facility or student nurse with hospital based clinical experience&bull;0-1 years Previous secretarial skills or healthcare experience</li></ul><p></p>
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.<br>
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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.</p></div>

Nursing Assistant - Heart Failure Unit

UPMC

<div><div><p><b>Join UPMC Shadyside&rsquo;s Oncology Team!</b></p><p>
UPMC Shadyside is hiring a Full-Time Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician to join their team in the Hematology/Oncology unit 2 Pavilion/South! As a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician, you'll deliver vital patient care and assist with departmental services according to established policies and procedures. Under the guidance of nurses or physicians, you'll maintain high standards of patient care.</p><p><b>
Nursing Support roles require working rotating shifts, including daytime, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians will also be expected to work 12-hour shifts, with the possibility of a mix of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts.
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About UPMC Shadyside 2 Pavilion/South:</b></p><p>
Shadyside 2 Pavilion and 2 South are fast-paced hematology/oncology units that are advancing cancer care. Nursing support staff on these units specialize in centralizing the care of medically managed patients who have received chemotherapy treatments. Ongoing education is valued, supported, and encouraged on 2 Pavilion and 2 South making it a great unit for individuals who are seeking to expand their clinical knowledge.</p><p><b>
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Direct Patient Care:</b> Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, and ambulating patients under RN supervision. Perform point-of-care testing including vital signs, blood glucose, weights, urine specimen collection, restraint placement &amp; removal, I&amp;O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC &amp; PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs), and Foley care.</li><li><b>
Environmental Maintenance:</b> Ensure a safe and clean environment by performing safety checks, organizing patient rooms, and managing equipment. Changing bed linens, ensuring the hallways are clear of equipment/returning equipment, and keeping the unit tidy.</li><li><b>
Supplies &amp; Equipment Management:</b> Acquire, distribute, and manage supplies and equipment. Handle ordering, stocking, and setup of patient care items.</li><li><b>
Communication &amp; Collaboration:</b> Provide feedback to RN, communicate effectively with healthcare team members, and maintain professional relationships. Contribute to unit activities, such as responding to call lights and transporting patients.</li><li><b>
Documentation &amp; Compliance:</b> Document patient information accurately and complete clerical tasks. Adhere to safety policies, standard precautions, and procedures for bloodborne pathogens. Delivers patient nourishments, fills water pitchers, and distributes patient mail.</li><li><b>
Continuous Improvement:</b> Receive and act on feedback, identify learning needs, and participate in self-review. Suggest and support departmental changes and improvements. Strictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital-related information.</li><li><b>
Emergency Response &amp; Companionship:</b> Respond to emergent situations as needed and provide one-on-one supervision and companionship to patients.</li></ul><p><i>
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions associated with the job.</i></p></div><div><p><b>
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High school diploma or equivalent.</li><li>
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Microcomputer experience preferred. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.</li><li>
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.</li><li>
Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse</li></ul><p><b>
Licensure/Certification:</b></p><ul><li>
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.</li><li>
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Nursing Assistant / Patient Care Technician - Hematology/Oncology (2 Pav/South)

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