CNA/PCT, ICU - Full-time / Part-time

p The ICU at UPMC Western Maryland is looking for Certified Nursing Assistants! If you are a CNA that sees yourself working with our most critical patients, make sure to take a look at the information below!brbr/p pWe currently have full and part time openings available, as well as day shift or night shift. Eligible candidates may receive a sign on bonus of up to $5,000 with a two year commitment based on position status and experience! /p p/p pUPMC offers generous tuition assistance opportunities, so if you are looking to expand upon your career and you are a CNA, this can be a great way to further your educational and career goals!/p p/p pspanDocumentation and Clerical Functions/span/p ul type="circle" lispanDocuments in the medical record according to established procedures./span/li lispanCompletes department clerical functions as needed./span/li /ul pstrongWork Performance/strong/p ul type="circle" lispanPerforms assigned work in a timely and productive manner./span/li lispanSuggests and supports changes within the department./span/li lispanAssumes responsibility for assignments and views problems as challenges./span/li lispanDemonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department./span/li lispanSupports department-based projects and quality initiatives./span/li /ul pstrongPolicies and Procedures/strong/p ul type="circle" lispanStrictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital-related information./span/li lispanComplies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions./span/li /ul pstrongCommunication and Relationships/strong/p ul type="circle" lispanDemonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team./span/li lispanDemonstrates understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions./span/li lispanDevelops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues./span/li /ul pstrongPatient Care/strong/p ul type="circle" lispanProvides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN./span/li lispanMay apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol./span/li lispanProvides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living./span/li lispanAssists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies./span/li lispanProvides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status./span/li /ul pspanFeedback and Learning/span/p ul type="circle" lispanConstructively receives feedback and direction./span/li lispanIdentifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director./span/li lispanTakes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance./span/li lispanRequests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed./span/li lispanParticipates in self-review as requested by the unit director./span/li /ul pspanEquipment and Communication/span/p ul type="circle" lispanAssures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department./span/li lispanEstablishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments./span/li lispanEstablishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships./span/li lispanContributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients./span/li /ul pspanCore Nursing Assistant Responsibilities/span/p ul type="circle" lispanPerforms the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, IO, specimen collections, and Foley care)./span/li lispanMust routinely perform ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning, and repositioning patients)./span/li lispanPerforms point of care testing (including blood glucose), weights, vital signs, IO, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs)./span/li lispanPerforms simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections, and ticket to ride./span/li lispanAchieves and maintains competency in at least one or more advanced skills based on department operational need: 12-lead EKGs, phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrhythmia, and NG tubes clamping and removal./span/li /ul pspanAdditional Duties/span/p ul type="circle" lispanPerforms in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors./span/li lispanPerforms other duties as assigned./span/li /ulbr ul type="disc" lispanHigh school diploma or equivalent./span/li lispanMust also have either:/span/li ul type="circle" lispan1 year of general healthcare experience, OR/span/li lispan6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion, OR/span/li lispanEnrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR/span/li lispanCompletion of a bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field./span/li /ul lispanSuccessful completion of UPMC patient care technician class./span/li lispanSuccessful completion of basic information system training./span/li lispanMicrocomputer experience preferred./span/li lispanAbility to effectively communicate both orally and in writing./span/li lispanEmergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred./span/li lispanAccess to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse./span/li lispanCertified Nursing Assistant./span/li /ul pbUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran/b/p