CNA/Patient Care Technician, High Level Care

UPMC Western Maryland's High Level Care unit is hiring a full time CNA / Patient Care Technician! If you are a CNA or soon to be CNA looking to expand upon your experience, make sure to check out our posting below!The High-Level Care Unit is a 28-bed step down unit specializing in trauma, strokes, peritoneal dialysis, and intermediate care. This is a night shift position that requires rotating holiday and weekend shifts. Eligible candidates may receive a $5,000 sign on bonus with a two year commitment! The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title based on experience by the recruitment team.Here's what the job entails : Documentation and Clerical Functions

• Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.
• Completes department clerical functions as needed.Work Performance
• Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
• Suggests and supports changes within the department.
• Assumes responsibility for assignments and views problems as challenges.
• Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
• Supports department-based projects and quality initiatives.Policies and Procedures
• Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital-related information.
• Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.Communication and Relationships
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Demonstrates understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.
• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.Patient Care
• Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN.
• May apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.
• Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living.
• Assists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.Feedback and Learning
• Constructively receives feedback and direction.
• Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director.
• Takes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
• Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.Equipment and Communication
• Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
• Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments.
• Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
• Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.Core Nursing Assistant Responsibilities
• Performs the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, and Foley care).
• Must routinely perform ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning, and repositioning patients).
• Performs point of care testing (including blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application / reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs / SCDs).
• Performs simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections, and ticket to ride.
• Achieves 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.Additional Duties
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies / behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications : Qualifications :
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant.UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran