Nursing Assistant – 8 South Neurology

UPMC Hamot is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Part-Time Nursing Assistant for our 8 South unit.
A nursing student with at least one clinical rotation is strongly preferred for this position.

8 South is a 20-bed unit specializing in the care of adult and geriatric neurological and neurosurgical patients. This unit serves individuals with a variety of neurological conditions, including cerebral vascular accidents (CVAs), seizures, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), multiple sclerosis (MS), and other neurological disorders. Additionally, 8 South provides care for patients undergoing neurosurgical procedures such as craniotomies, back surgeries, spinal cord stimulators, deep brain stimulators, cranial nerve decompressions, and aneurysm coilings/clippings.

Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, and ambulating patients as directed by the RN.
• Patient Safety: Maintain a safe and clean environment, including safety checks, room cleanliness, equipment care, linen changes, and organizing patient areas.
• Equipment & Supplies: Acquire, distribute, and stock supplies, assist with patient care equipment setup within the scope of the nursing assistant role, and perform messenger duties.
• Nutritional Support: Deliver patient nourishments, fill water pitchers, and distribute patient mail.
• Core Nursing Responsibilities: Perform key tasks such as blood glucose monitoring, weight checks, vital signs, intake and output (I&O), specimen collection, Foley care, and telemetry monitoring.
• Patient Observations: Provide feedback to the RN regarding changes in patient status and care needs.
• Restraints: Apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per physician orders or hospital protocol.
• Collaboration: Communicate clearly and effectively with the healthcare team, demonstrating an understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in health professions.
• Workplace Safety: Support a safe working environment for patients and staff, adhering to safety policies and procedures.
• Teamwork & Feedback: Actively engage with the team, receive constructive feedback, and identify learning needs. Assist in planning and prioritizing activities, as needed, and participate in self-reviews.
• Companionship: Provide companionship and supervision to patients when required, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Documentation: Accurately document patient care in medical records according to established procedures.
• General Support: Contribute to unit activities such as answering call lights, passing meal trays, and transporting patients. Respond appropriately to emergent situations within the scope of the nursing assistant role.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support the department with clerical functions as needed.
• Comply with standard precautions and safety policies, particularly related to bloodborne pathogens.
• Adhere strictly to hospital policies and practices related to patient care and hospital information.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity and more with a Recruiter for Hamot Nursing and Nursing Support, you can schedule an appointment to meet with us during our virtual office hours!

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