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Job description
Are you a CNA interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunities for growth and development? If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore the opportunity to join our Step Down Unit (High Level Care) at UPMC Western Maryland!
nThis position will include rotating weekends and holidays. Learn about what shifts and statuses are available during the interview.
n*Our Recruitment team will work with you to determine pay rate based on your experience.
nUp to $5,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment for eligible candidates.
nResponsibilities:
nnnSuggest and support changes within the department. Assume responsibility for assignment and view problems as challenges. Demonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
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nnProvide 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 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, and 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 &Outputs. Provide feedback to the RN/LPN regarding resident care and report changes in resident status in a timely manner.
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nnMay apply, monitor and remove resident restraints as per physician or facility protocol. Provide diversional activities to reduce or prevent 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.
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n nCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license required.
nLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
nnnCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
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nnCertified Nursing Assistant license required. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Worksite address
cumberland, MD, 21504, US
Who can apply
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