UPMC Hiring for Certified Nursing Assistant – High Level Care – Multiple Shifts and Statuses at Cumberland, Maryland Full Time

Are you a CNA or soon-to-be CNA who loves a fast-paced, never-dull day? Whether you’re looking for full-time or part-time, High-Level Care at UPMC Western Maryland may have the right fit for you! During the interview, you’ll learn about what schedule and shifts we offer, and our Recruitment team will work with you to determine a pay rate based on your experience. This position will require rotating weekends and holidays.

28-bed step-down unit with all private rooms. All the rooms have cardiac in-room monitors to closely monitor patients. High-Level Care offers specialty care in trauma, peritoneal dialysis, and cardiac care

**This position qualifies for a $5,000 sign-on bonus!

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.

• 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.

• Maintain an environment conducive to resident/patient safety and recovery including, but not limited to, completing safety checks, keeping the department and resident 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 rooms and unit supply areas.

• Deliver resident/patient nourishments and assist with feeding as needed; fills water pitchers.

• Perform routine tests such as resident/patient weights, vital signs, and Intake & Output.

• Provide feedback to the RN/LPN regarding resident care and reports changes in resident 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/patients.

• 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 the 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.

• Respond within the scope of the nursing assistant role to emergent situations.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

• If entering position as part of CNA training program, employee has 120 days to obtain CNA Students entering Nurse Aide Training classes who have residency in PA must have a Photo ID with a PA address

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran