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UPMC
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Mechanicsburg, PA
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UPMC
Mechanicsburg, PA
**This is a Full Time (36 hours per week year round), Day/Evening Shift Position with Every Other Weekend and Every Other Holiday Requirements
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UPMC
Mechanicsburg, PA
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UPMC
Mechanicsburg, PA
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Transporter - UPMC West Shore
UPMC
Mechanicsburg, PA
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Patient Care Technician - Surg/Ortho - UPMC West Shore
UPMC
Mechanicsburg, PA
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UPMC
Harrisburg, PA
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Patient Care Technician-Senior - Oncology - UPMC Community Osteopathic
UPMC
Harrisburg, PA
**This is a Part Time (24 hours per week year round), Day/Night Rotating Shift position with Every Other Weekend and Every Other Holiday Requirements
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Part-Time Patient Care Technician - Neurosurgery (UPMC Presbyterian/6D)
UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
- $19.4 USD / hour
- Part-time
Nursing Support roles require working rotating shifts, including daytime, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts

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Nursing Assistant - Oncology - UPMC Community Osteopathic

Harrisburg, PA, United States

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Working hours: 36 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 13, 2026

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Job Description

Nursing Assistant

Are you a patient care provider or healthcare student looking to take the next steps of your career within an organization that provides multiple opportunities for career growth and development?

UPMC Community Osteopathic is looking for a Nursing Assistant for their Oncology Unit!

**This is a Full Time (36 hours per week year round), Day/Night Rotating Shift position with Every Other Weekend and Every Other Holiday Requirements

Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.

Nursing Assistant

The Nursing Assistant (NA) provides a variety of patient care duties and support services directed by the RN like Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients. In addition, the Nursing Assistant is responsible for completing medical record documentation in accordance with established procedures and ensuring equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate departments. This role contributes to the universal unit activities such as responding to call lights, telephones, passing meal trays, and adhering to all safety policies/procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information.

Establishing professional relationships and utilizing effective communication with patients, their families, colleagues, and other departments is vital for this role. The Nursing Assistant also provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care, reports changes in patient status, and provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN.

Responsibilities:

Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments. Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships. Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephone, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
Constructively receives feedback and direction. Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director. Takes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance. Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team. Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace. Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
Performs the UPMC nursing core responsibilities for Nursing Assistants: ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients). Plus, point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs), and urine specimen collection. Provides direct patient care as directed by the RN including all ADLs.
Maintains an environment conducive to patient safety and recovery including, but not limited to, completing safety checks, keeping the department and patient rooms clean and organized, cleaning department specific equipment, changing bed linens, emptying linen hampers, keeping hallways clear of equipment and returning equipment.
Acquires and distributes supplies and equipment to facilitate patient care delivery including, but not limited to, performing messenger functions, ordering, charging/crediting supplies, setting up patient care equipment within the scope of the Nursing Assistant position and stocking patient rooms and unit supply areas. Delivers patient nourishments, fills water pitchers and distributes patient mail.
Provides diversional activities to reduce or prevent use of restraints. Documents in the medical record system according to established procedures. Completes clerical functions as needed by department. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions and understands policies and procedures for blood borne pathogen exposure.
Strictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information. Responds within the scope of the Nursing Assistant role to emergent situations. Provide companionship/supervision one on one with patients as required.
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Successful completion of UPMC Nursing Assistant training
Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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Skills

Patient care
RN
Documentation
Communication skills
Prioritization
Vital signs
Cleaning
Stocking
CPR
BLS
Resuscitation

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