Nursing Assistant (nightshift) - Chemical Dependency Unit
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**Join our dedicated team at UPMC Chautauqua, providing compassionate care and making a difference as a Nursing Assistant on our Chemical Dependency Unit!****Shift: Night Shift****Status: Casual****Responsibilities:**+ Direct Patient Care: Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, and repositioning patients.+ Safety and Cleanliness: Maintain a safe and organized environment by completing safety checks, cleaning patient rooms, and ensuring hallways are clear of equipment.+ Monitoring and Documentation: Record vital signs, weights, I&O, and perform specimen collections, restraint application/removal, and other nursing assistant core tasks.+ Patient Support: Deliver meals, fill water pitchers, and provide diversional activities to reduce restraint use.+ Equipment and Supplies: Acquire, distribute, and manage patient care equipment and supplies, including stocking and setup.+ Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively with healthcare team members, report patient status changes, and provide feedback to RNs.+ Clerical Duties: Document care, complete necessary paperwork, and respond to call lights and telephones.+ Patient Supervision: Provide one-on-one companionship and supervision as required for patient safety.+ High school diploma or equivalent required.+ Experience with mental health or chemical dependency preferred+ Strong communication skills, both oral and written.+ Limited medication handling restricted to distribution to the nurse.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:+ Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification (AHA standards) required within 30 days of hire.+ Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCM) training within 60 days of hire and annually thereafter.+ New York State Fingerprint Check (may work provisionally for 30 days).+ Clearances required: NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL) and NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse (NYSCR)**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**