Compassionate Acute Care Technician

Highmark Health Company; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care on an inpatient unit under RN supervision. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, taking vitals, documenting care in the electronic medical record, and supporting unit operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and willingness to participate in two weeks of training.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• Limited or no experience: Must be able to attend 2 weeks of training.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Basic computer skills.
• Preferred Acute care experience within last 3 years.
• Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program.
• Preference given to those enrolled in Associates or Bachelor’s degree Nursing programs and completed at least one clinical rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as ADLs, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, intake and output, meal consumption.
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives including bedside shift report and hourly rounding.
• Documents vital signs, weights, I&O, and treatments; reports changes to nursing staff.
• Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN or BSN program enrollment

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care on an inpatient unit under RN supervision. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, taking vitals, documenting care in the electronic medical record, and supporting unit operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and willingness to participate in two weeks of training.