Certified Nursing Assistant - Medical Oncology

UPMC Western Maryland is seeking a part-time Certified Nursing Assistant to support our Medical Oncology department! This position covers 16 hours per week, mostly daylight hours, but some evenings, weekends and holidays may be required. Previous Oncology experience is definitely preferred, but not required!

• Suggest and support changes within the department. Assume responsibility for assignments and view problems as challenges. Demonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
• Provide direct resident 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 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 needs and calls in a timely manner.
• Acquire and distribute supplies and equipment to facilitate resident care delivery including, but not limited to:
  • ordering, charging/crediting supplies
  • setting up resident care equipment within the scope of the Nursing Assistant position
  • stocking resident rooms and unit supply areas.
• Deliver resident nourishments and assist with feeding as needed, fill water pitchers.
• Perform routine tests such as resident weights, vital signs, and intake and outputs. Provide feedback to the RN/LPN regarding resident care and report changes in resident status in a timely manner.
• Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
• Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies. Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
• Contribute to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to:
  • responding to call lights and telephones
  • passing meal trays
  • transporting residents
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Constructively receives feedback and direction. Identify and communicate learning needs to the unit manager. Take action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance. Request assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participate in self-review as requested by the unit manager.
• May apply, monitor, and remove resident 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 understand policies and procedures for blood-borne pathogen exposure.
• Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to resident care and facility-related information.
• Responds within the scope of the Nursing Assistant role to emergent situations.
• *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.*Performs other duties as assigned.

• Completion of a Certified Nursing program required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran