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.
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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.
