university of pittsburgh medical center
care partner 2 / nursing assistantwashington,pa
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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 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! If you're passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference, apply today!
The Care Partner 2 assists in the provision of patient care and clerical support under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Care Partner 2 is responsible for meeting and maintaining established patient care standards and providing patient/family centered care while providing service excellence. The position performs all of the duties of the Care Partner plus additional duties for which the individual is trained and deemed competent.
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.
* Completes all technical skills and patient care procedures as delegated according to established Washington Health System Core Care Partner 2 Skills & Responsibilities.
* Is competent in considering patient population specific age, developmental stages, and unique needs of assigned population.
* 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.
* Demonstrates the ability to achieve desired work effectively, efficiently, and without wasted time or resources.
* Collaborates with the patient/family to modify care/services and establish effective partnerships as needed.
* Provides defect-free and respectful care/service to patients, families, and internal and external customers to achieve service excellence while adhering to established Washington Health System programs.
Schedule: Rotating days, weekends, and holidays. Rotating 12-hour shifts: 6:30AM-7PM and 6:30PM-7AM.
Qualifications:
* High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
* Certified Nursing Assistant or completion of a nursing assistant/nursing program OR one (1) year relevant experience as a Care Partner or nursing assistant required.
* One (1) three (3) years in a clerical position in healthcare - including physician office or insurance billing - with exposure to patient records, diagnoses, or dictation preferred.
* Ability to perform tasks on attached Care Partner 2 Core Skills Checklist or achieves satisfactory skill performance within ninety (90) days of employment.
* BLS certification or achievement within thirty (30) days of employment required.
* IV Therapy Certification through the WHS Education Department or achievement within thirty (30) days of employment required.
* Other skills and abilities: Requires interaction with electronic medical records and communication systems. Involves understanding written and oral instructions, reading, and understanding written material (e.g., medical records,) and basic math skills.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
* BLS certification or achievement within thirty (30) days of employment required.
* IV Therapy Certification through the WHS Education Department or achievement within thirty (30) days of employment required.
* Act 33, 34, 73
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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