Nursing Assistant (Casual) - Emergency Department

UPMC•Altoona, PA

11h

About The Position

Casual Nursing Assistant – Emergency Department Flexible scheduling, hands‑on clinical experience, and a fast‑paced environment perfect for future healthcare professionals If you're enrolled in a healthcare‑related program or exploring a future in nursing, medicine, or emergency services, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to gain real clinical experience while working around your school schedule. Join a team that values your growth, supports your learning, and gives you a front‑row seat to the dynamic world of emergency medicine. Candidate will be hired into the appropriate job code (Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician) based on experience and/or education.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of UPMC nursing assistant training program.
Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
Work permit required if under 18 years of age.
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Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with all activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, turning, repositioning, and transporting patients.
Provide companionship and one‑to‑one supervision as assigned.
Perform point‑of‑care tasks such as vital signs, weights, intake and output, blood glucose testing, urine specimen collection, and Foley care.
Apply, monitor, and remove restraints per protocol; offer diversional activities to reduce restraint use.
Support patient safety by responding to call lights promptly and reporting changes in patient condition to the RN.
Assist with patient flow by preparing rooms, transporting patients, and supporting the care team during high‑volume periods.
Apply and reapply telemetry monitors and follow patient safety indicator and hospital‑acquired condition prevention practices.
Respond appropriately within the scope of the nursing assistant role during emergent situations.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment by completing safety checks, cleaning equipment, changing linens, emptying hampers, and keeping hallways clear.
Stock patient rooms and supply areas; set up patient care equipment within scope.
Acquire, deliver, and distribute supplies, equipment, nourishments, water pitchers, and patient mail.
Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department.
Communicate clearly and respectfully with all members of the healthcare team.
Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, workplace safety, and professional behavior.
Contribute to unit activities such as answering phones, passing meal trays, and assisting colleagues as needed.
Establish effective interpersonal relationships and support a positive, accountable team culture.
Document patient care and observations accurately in the medical record.
Complete clerical tasks as needed by the department.
Adhere strictly to all hospital policies, including safety procedures, standard precautions, and bloodborne pathogen protocols.
Maintain confidentiality of all patient and hospital‑related information.
Seek feedback and incorporate it constructively.
Identify learning needs and communicate them to leadership.
Request assistance with planning and prioritizing tasks when needed.
Participate in self‑review and ongoing skill development.