Professional CNA, Skilled Nursing - Days

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at UPMC Muncy Place, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality resident care and support services. This is a full-time, 36-hour position with a 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM shift, including every other weekend and holiday rotation. Plus, enjoy a $2,000 sign-on bonus! Working under the direction of nurses or physicians, you will assist with daily living activities, maintain a safe and clean environment, and ensure residents receive compassionate, professional care at all times.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care as directed by RN/LPN, including bathing, feeding, dressing, transporting, toileting, and ambulating.
• Maintain a safe and organized environment: complete safety checks, clean rooms and equipment, change linens, and keep hallways clear.
• Respond promptly to resident needs and calls.
• Assist with meal delivery and feeding; refill water pitchers.
• Perform routine tests such as weights, vital signs, and intake/output.
• Communicate changes in resident status to RN/LPN in a timely manner.
• Acquire and distribute supplies and equipment to support care delivery.
• Participate in unit activities: answering call lights, passing meal trays, transporting residents.
• Apply, monitor, and remove restraints per protocol; provide diversional activities to reduce restraint use.
• Document care in medical records per established procedures.
• Comply with all safety policies, including standard precautions and bloodborne pathogen protocols.
• Respond to emergent situations within CNA scope.

Professional Development

• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Accept feedback constructively and seek opportunities to improve skills.
• Communicate learning needs to the unit manager and participate in self-review.
• Support departmental changes and contribute to efficient operations.

Teamwork & Communication

• Establish professional, respectful relationships.
• Use effective communication strategies with residents, families, and team members.
• Report equipment malfunctions promptly

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

  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)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Act 34
• OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran