Full-Time Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician - Neuro ICU (UPMC Presbyterian/4F/5F) Job at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA

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  • UPMC Presbyterian
  • Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Full-Time Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician – Neuro ICU (UPMC Presbyterian/4F/5F)

Are you looking to establish a fulfilling, hands-on health care career while elevating the patient experience? As a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician with UPMC Presbyterian, you’ll make a meaningful difference on our team by working with our Life Changers to provide high-quality patient care. 

Nursing Support roles require working rotating shifts, including daytime, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians will also be expected to work 12-hour shifts, with the possibility of a mix of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts.

About the 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 $18.40.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Afternoon shift,

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