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Provide direct patient care under RN direction, including bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, transporting, turning, and repositioning patients.
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Perform nursing assistant core duties, including vital signs, blood glucose testing, weights, intake and output monitoring, specimen collection, Foley care, telemetry application, and patient safety prevention measures.
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Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient care environment by completing safety checks, changing linens, cleaning equipment, and keeping hallways and patient rooms orderly.
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Assist with patient transport, meal tray distribution, nourishments, water pitchers, and mail delivery.
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Stock, order, distribute, and set up supplies and equipment needed for patient care.
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Monitor patients, report changes in condition to the RN, and provide feedback regarding patient care.
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Apply, monitor, and remove restraints per physician orders and hospital protocols; provide diversional activities to reduce restraint use.
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Respond to call lights, telephones, emergent situations, and other unit support activities within scope of practice.
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Provide one-on-one patient observation, companionship, and supervision as needed.
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Complete documentation in the medical record and perform clerical duties as required.
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Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members while demonstrating professionalism and respect.
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Support a culture of safety, diversity, accountability, teamwork, and patient-centered care.
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Report equipment malfunctions and ensure proper functioning of patient care equipment.
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Participate in ongoing learning, skill development, performance improvement, and feedback processes.
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Adhere to all hospital policies, patient confidentiality requirements, infection control standards, and safety procedures.
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High school diploma or GED.
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Successful completion of UPMC nursing assistant training program.
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Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred. Work permit required if under 18 years of age.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
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