Full Time Nursing Assistant / Patient Care Technician - Surgical Units (UPMC Presbyterian)

%3Cp style=%22text-align:left;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EJoin our team at UPMC Presbyterian and embark on a fulfilling healthcare career as a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician. You%27ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care while working alongside our compassionate and skilled healthcare professionals. This position offers a premier benefits package and endless opportunities for growth. The Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians provide routine patient care and support the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures. This role will be directed by nurses and/or physicians to ensure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times. Patient care duties may include, but are not limited to, ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients, and blood glucose), vital signs, simple dressings, EKGs, bladder scans, and all specimen collections.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:left;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EThe Transplant %26amp; Inpatient Surgery Service Division%26nbsp;consists of several departments all with a unique surgically based focus. Each unit is staffed by nurses who are specialists in their respective fields and provide compassionate care and clinical excellence: 5E/W, 8W, 9N, 10N, 11N, 11E/W%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22text-align:left;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E10 North%26nbsp;is a 25 bed all private room Surgical Oncology unit that focuses on Gastrointestinal and Liver Surgery. %26nbsp;The patient population consists of colon, gastric, pancreatic cancer and gastrointestinal disorders that require surgery. %26nbsp;The liver population on the unit consists of liver resections, chemotherapy and management of common bile duct injuries. When needed we work closely with Palliative Care and Hospice to provide our patients and families comprehensive end of life care. 10 North provides state of the art oncology care which offers an opportunity to develop professional experience in all areas of surgical care. %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22text-align:left;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E11 North%26nbsp;at UPMC Montefiore is a 22-bed Step-down Unit specializing in the care of patients undergoing liver, kidney, pancreas, %26nbsp;and intestinal transplants in addition to other%26nbsp;complex abdominal surgeries. As a nurse on 11 North, you will become an expert on post-operative transplant patient care, transplant medications, and multifaceted patient/ family education. %26nbsp;11 North is a dynamic patient and family-focused unit where we promote a culture of kindness, caring and teamwork. We strive to ensure that patients and families have a positive experience on 11 North. This is reflected in our high patient satisfaction scores.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22text-align:left;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E9 North%26nbsp;at UPMC Montefiore is a 25-bed%26nbsp;surgical orthopedic and urology department, caring for patients with orthopedic trauma, spinal injuries, and injuries/conditions related to the upper extremities as well as urological patients.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22text-align:left;%22%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E8 West/ 5 East West is a unique medical-surgical stepdown unit specializing in the care of patients with liver failure and those undergoing complex head and neck surgical procedures.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EOur head and neck surgical population includes patients who have undergone procedures such as total laryngectomy, free flap reconstruction, tracheotomy, and parathyroid/thyroid surgeries.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EThe hepatology service cares for a diverse patient population, with a primary focus on individuals experiencing liver failure from a variety of etiologies. Staff provide comprehensive care across the continuum—from supportive end-of-life care to management of patients preparing for liver transplantation.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22text-align:left;text-indent:-0.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E·%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;11 East/West Inpatient Rehabilitation is a 20-bed unit that supports patients who require intense therapy to improve functional mobility and self-care while still requiring medical and nursing care. We specialize in rehab for post-organ transplant, stroke, and LVAD patients, but also care for a diverse mix of other diagnoses related to surgical, trauma, oncology, or any illness leading to general debility. Our Nurses and PCTs provide direct patient care in a way that enhances and supports skills learned in daily physical, occupational, and speech therapy sessions. We pride ourselves on being the last stop before home for patients who have had long hospital stays and cheer as they ring the bell on discharge day%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:rgb(36,36,36);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3ENursing Support roles are required to work rotating shifts, which include daylight, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians will also be required to work 12-hour shifts, with a possibility of a combination of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:white;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(54, 53, 51);font-family:Montserrat, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;margin:0px 0px 9pt;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;vertical-align:middle;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ENursing Support Training:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3EAll hired candidates will complete a mandatory training course.%26nbsp;This is a paid training program%26nbsp;that spans over three days. The main program is on weekdays only and during daylight hours, combining virtual and in-person days. Attendance is%26nbsp;mandatory%26nbsp;for the entire training. Training is available on the unit for those who have completed a clinical rotation in a hospital or have specific transferable in-patient/hospital experience.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ENursing Support Career Ladder%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EOur goal at UPMC is to help you build YOUR career, starting with our robust career ladder! A Nursing Support career at UPMC Presbyterian maximizes your potential and advances you to wherever you’d like to go, ensuring that you are equipped with resources, mentors, and leadership along the way.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EJob title and salary will be based upon qualifications and career ladder requirements:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3ENursing Assistant:%3C/span%3E%3Cul type=%22circle%22%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EHigh school diploma or equivalent.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EPatient Care Technician:%3C/span%3E%3Cul type=%22circle%22%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EHigh school diploma or equivalent.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E1 Year of Experience, OR enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in a health sciences field.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EPatient Care Technician – Senior/*Specialist:%3C/span%3E%3Cul type=%22circle%22%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EHigh school diploma or equivalent.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E2 years of healthcare experience, OR 1 year of experience and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR 1 year of experience and completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in a health sciences field.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EAnnual completion of a professional contribution to be determined after hire.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3ESuccessful completion of Senior or Specialist training class.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E*Specialist title determined by specific patient care skills.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EPatient Care Technician – Lead:%3C/span%3E%3Cul type=%22circle%22%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EHigh school diploma or equivalent.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E3 years of healthcare experience required.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3ESuccessful completion of Senior or Specialist training.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EResponsibilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EMust routinely perform the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities, including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, and turning and repositioning patients),%26nbsp;PLUS point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I%26amp;O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC %26amp; PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs), and clean catch/mini catheter urine collection. In addition, simple dressings, 12 lead EKG, bladder scan, all specimen collections.%3C/span%3E%3Cul type=%22circle%22%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EAll competencies must be achieved.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EEnsures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EEstablishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EContributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EConstructively receives feedback and direction.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3ETakes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EDemonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EDemonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3ECares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EDevelops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EProvides patient care, including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EAssists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EProvides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EProvides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EMay apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EStrictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital-related information.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EComplies with safety policies and procedures, including standard precautions.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EDocuments in the medical record according to established procedures.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EPerforms assigned work in a timely and productive manner.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3ECompletes department clerical functions, as needed.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EPerforms in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EPerforms other duties, as assigned.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:15.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3ENote:%26nbsp;The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E

 

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of UPMC Nursing Assistant, or Patient Care Technician, or EIC training program.
• Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic, or current enrollment in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.
• Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

 

Job Details
Primary Location: USA-PA-Pittsburgh
Work Locations: UPMC Presbyterian, 200 Lothrop Street, 15213
Business Unit: UPMC Presbyterian
Schedule: Regular, Full-Time
Shift: Rotating, Varying shifts
Union: No
Salary Range: 19.40, 30.14