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Accountable and responsible for the provision of patient care and comfort under the direct supervision of a registered nurse according to established standards, policies, and procedures of UPMC Washington. Accurately reports information to the registered nurse. Completes all technical skills and patient care procedures as delegated according to established UPMC Washington Core Care Partner 2 Skills & Responsibilities.
Is competent in considering patient population specific age, developmental stages, and unique needs of assigned population. Adheres to all guidelines dealing with the electronic records, charts, completed documents, reports, and other documents associated with established organizational policies to ensure patient/family privacy and security. Demonstrates the ability to achieve desired work effectively, efficiently, and without wasted time or resources.
Collaborates with the patient/family to modify care/services and establish effective partnerships as needed. Provides defect-free and respectful care/service to patients, families, and internal and external customers to achieve service excellence while adhering to established UPMC Washington programs.
Rotating days, weekends, and holidays. Rotating 12-hour shifts: 6:30AM-7PM and 6:30PM-7AM. May be subject to work other shifts/days based on hospital needs.
High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Certified Nursing Assistant or completion of a nursing assistant/nursing program, or two (2) years recent experience as a nursing assistant preferred. One (1) three (3) years in a clerical position in healthcare - including physician office or insurance billing - with exposure to patient records, diagnoses, or dictation preferred.
Ability to perform tasks on attached Care Partner Core Skills Checklist or achieves satisfactory skill performance within 90 days of employment. Requires interaction with electronic medical records and communication systems. Involves understanding written and oral instructions, reading, and understanding written material (e.g., medical records ,) and basic math skills.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: BLS required within 30 days of hire/transfer. Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran