What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Partner / Nursing Assistant - UPMC Washington, Pulmonary Care position at UPMC?
**Join Our Compassionate Nursing Team!** As a nursing assistant in our busy hospital, you’ll provide essential support to patients & staff, collaborate with a dedicated team, & thrive in a caring, fast-paced environment! This is a great entry level role if you 're looking to explore the healthcare field with an origination where you can grow in your career! With self-scheduling & many departments to explore, this could be a great fit for anyone! We train you on everything you need to know from day 1 -- all while getting paid! NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! If you’re passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference, apply today!**
Responsibilities:
- Accountable and responsible for the provision of patient care and comfort under the direct supervision of a registered nurse according to established standards, policies, and procedures of Washington Health System.
- Accurately reports information to the registered nurse.
- Assists with clerical responsibilities for assigned patients.
- Is competent in considering patient population specific age, developmental stages, and unique needs of assigned population.
- Maintains the strictest confidentiality.
- Adheres to all established HIPAA rules and regulations.
- Adheres to all guidelines dealing with the electronic records, charts, completed documents, reports, and other documents associated with established organizational policies to ensure patient/family privacy and security.
- Understands and respects the needs and expectations of patients and families to provide patient/family centered care.
- Uses appropriate, courteous, respectful, unbiased verbal and written communication skills when interacting with patients/families, visitors, and other team members.
Schedule: Rotating days, weekends, and holidays. Rotating 12-hour shifts: 6:30AM-7PM and 6:30PM-7AM.
