UPMC Hamot is hiring a Casual Nursing Assistant to join the Trauma-Neuro ICU! 

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 this opportunity today!

Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

Responsibilities:

Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including ADLs (bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, etc.). Perform core nursing assistant tasks: vital signs, blood glucose checks, weights, I&O, specimen collection, Foley care, telemetry monitor application, and restraint use. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment: safety checks, equipment cleaning, linen changes, and clutter removal. Acquire, distribute, and stock supplies and equipment; perform messenger duties and set up patient care equipment. Deliver nourishments, fill water pitchers, distribute mail, and assist with meal trays. Respond to call lights, phones, and transport patients as needed. Provide companionship and one-on-one supervision when required. Document care and complete clerical tasks per department procedures. Report equipment malfunctions and follow safety protocols, including standard precautions and bloodborne pathogen procedures. Support restraint alternatives through diversional activities. Communicate effectively with the healthcare team and demonstrate cultural sensitivity and professionalism. Participate in self-assessment, seek feedback, and identify learning needs. Demonstrate accountability, motivation, and a positive attitude toward patient care and teamwork. Support departmental improvements and take ownership of assignments and challenges. Adhere strictly to all hospital policies and patient confidentiality standards. Access to medications is limited to delivering them to the nurse.