Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Allegheny Clinic; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and support RN-led activities on the inpatient unit. You will perform basic nursing tasks, monitor patient condition, and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers while adhering to HIPAA and hospital policies.

Responsibilities include documenting vital signs, I&O, meals, and hydration, participating in safety rounds, and helping maintain a clean environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to attend 2 weeks of training with limited or no experience.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Acute care experience in last 3 years preferred.
• Currently enrolled in ASN/BSN with at least one clinical rotation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents direct patient care and activities (ADLs, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, I&O, meals, glucose testing).
• Assists RN in care of acutely ill patients and follows infection control protocols.
• Coordinates unit activities including admissions, discharges, transfers, and general upkeep.
• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives and maintains a clean, safe environment.

Skills

Basic reading/writing

Basic math

Basic computer skills

CPR (American Heart Association)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Enrollment in ASN/BSN program (preferred)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and support RN-led activities on the inpatient unit. You will perform basic nursing tasks, monitor patient condition, and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers while adhering to HIPAA and hospital policies.

Responsibilities include documenting vital signs, I&O, meals, and hydration, participating in safety rounds, and helping maintain a clean environment.