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Part-Time Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician - Neuro ICU (UPMC Presbyterian/4F/5F), UPMC
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$39,212 / year median in Pennsylvania
-8% projected decline
Job Description
Unit:
The UPMC Presbyterian Neuro ICU (4F/5F) is a 20-bed critical care unit serving patients with acute neurologic injuries such as strokes, head bleeds and seizures. We also care for post-op patients following craniotomies for tumor, vascular malformation, and decompression. Our staff assist the physician team with many procedures including placement of central lines, arterial lines, tracheostomy, bronchoscopy, and ventriculostomy. All hired candidates are required to complete a mandatory training course, with full attendance expected for the entire duration.Responsibilities:
Deliver routine patient care and support services, following established policies and procedures Under the direction of nurses and/or physicians, ensure high-quality patient care is maintained at all times Assist with ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning, repositioning, and blood glucose monitoring) Take vital signs, perform simple dressings, 12-lead EKGs, bladder scans, and collect specimens Report equipment malfunctions and communicate effectively with the healthcare team Ensure patient and workplace safety, demonstrate professionalism, and maintain productive relationships Provide patient care, support therapies, and assist with instruction under RN guidance Adhere to all policies, safety standards, and document patient information appropriately Complete tasks in a timely manner, including clerical functions as needed Nursing Support Career Ladder At UPMC, our goal is to support your career growth, starting with our strong career ladder! A Nursing Support career at UPMC Presbyterian helps you reach your full potential and advance toward your goals, with resources, mentorship, leadership, and continuing education classes every step of the way. Our career ladder includes Nursing Assistant > Patient Care Technician > Senior/Specialist Patient Care Technician > Lead Patient Care Technician. Job title and salary will be based upon qualifications and career ladder requirements. The entry level hourly rate is $19.40.Benefits
- Professional Development