CNA/Patient Care Technician, ICU

UPMC Western Maryland's Intensive Care Unit is hiring a part time CNA. This is a part time position that will work night shift 24 hours per week including rotating weekend and holiday shifts.

Here's what the job entails:

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  Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

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  Perform other duties as assigned.

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  Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.

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  Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies.

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  Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.

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  Contribute to universal unit activities, including but not limited to:

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  Responding to call lights and telephones

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  Passing meal trays

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  Transporting residents

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  Maintain current CPR certification.

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  Constructively receive feedback and direction.

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  Identify and communicate learning needs to the unit manager.

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  Take action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.

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  Request assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.

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  Participate in self-review as requested by the unit manager.

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  Apply, monitor, and remove resident restraints as per physician or facility protocol.

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  Provide diversional activities to reduce or prevent the use of restraints.

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  Document in the medical record according to established procedures.

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  Comply with safety policies and procedures, including standard precautions and policies for bloodborne pathogen exposure.

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  Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to resident care and facility-related information.

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  Respond within the scope of the nursing assistant role to emergent situations.

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  Provide direct resident care as directed by the RN and LPN, including all activities of daily living such as:

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  Bathing

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  Feeding

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  Dressing

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  Transporting

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  Toileting

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  Ambulating residents

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  Maintain an environment conducive to resident safety and recovery, including but not limited to:

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  Completing safety checks

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  Keeping the department and resident rooms clean and organized

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  Cleaning department-specific equipment

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  Changing bed linens

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  Emptying linen hampers

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  Keeping hallways clear of equipment

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  Returning equipment to proper storage

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  Respond to resident needs and calls in a timely manner.

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  Acquire and distribute supplies and equipment to facilitate resident care delivery, including but not limited to:

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  Ordering, charging/crediting supplies

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  Setting up resident care equipment within the scope of the nursing assistant position

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  Stocking resident rooms and unit supply areas

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  Deliver resident nourishments and assist with feeding as needed; fill water pitchers.

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  Perform routine tests such as resident weights, vital signs, and Intake & Outputs.

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  Provide feedback to the RN/LPN regarding resident care and report changes in resident status in a timely manner.

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  Suggest and support changes within the department.

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  Assume responsibility for assignments and view problems as challenges.

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  Demonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.

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  High school diploma or equivalent.

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  Must also have either:

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  1 year of general healthcare experience, OR

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  6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion, OR

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  Enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR

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  Completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.

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  Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class.

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  Successful completion of basic information system training.

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  Microcomputer experience preferred.

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  Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

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  Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

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  Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

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  Certified Nursing Assistant.

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Qualifications (CNA)

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  Certified Nursing Assistant license required.

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  CPR required based on AHA Standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

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  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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  Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

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  Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran