Patient Care Technician (CNA) Emergency Dept

at  UPMC

Cumberland, MD 21502, USA -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate28 Nov, 2024USD 25 Hourly30 Aug, 2024N/AGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

Are you a CNA interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunities for growth and development? If you’re passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore the opportunity to join our Emergency Department at UPMC Western Maryland! As a Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician, you’ll provide routine patient care and support services.

This is a full-time; 40 hr/wk position that will include rotating weekends & holidays.

  • Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary within the PCT career ladder based on their individual experience and education. Minimum pay rate is $16.74/hr.

$5,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities:

  • Assume responsibility for assignments and views problems as challenges.
  • Provide direct resident/patient care as directed by the RN and LPN including all activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, dressing, transporting, toileting, and ambulating residents/patients.
  • Maintain an environment conducive to resident/patient safety and recovery including, but not limited to, completing safety checks, keeping the department and resident/patient rooms clean and organized, cleaning department specific equipment, changing bed linens, emptying linen hampers, keeping hallways clear of equipment and returning equipment to proper storage.
  • Responds to resident/patient needs and calls in a timely manner.
  • Acquire and distribute supplies and equipment to facilitate resident/patient care delivery including, but not limited to, ordering, charging/crediting supplies, setting up resident/patient care equipment within the scope of the nursing assistant position, and stocking resident/patient rooms and unit supply areas.
  • Deliver resident/patient nourishments and assist with feeding as needed; fills water pitchers.
  • Perform routine tests such as resident weights, vital signs, and Intake & Output.
  • Provide feedback to the RN/LPN regarding resident/patient care and reports changes in resident/patient status in a timely manner.
  • Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
  • Contribute to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting residents.
  • Maintain current CPR certification.
  • May apply, monitor and remove resident/patient restraints as per physician or facility protocol.
  • Provide diversional activities to reduce or prevent use of restraints.
  • Document in the medical record according to established procedures.
  • Comply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions and understands policies and procedures for blood borne pathogen exposure.
  • Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to resident/patient care and facility related information.
  • Responds within the scope of the nursing assistant role to emergent situations.
  • Completion of a certified nursing program is required.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  • Certified Nursing Assistant license required.
  • CPR required based on AHA Standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Hospital/Health Care

Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D

Health Care

Graduate

Proficient

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Cumberland, MD 21502, USA