Compassionate Patient Care Technician: Acute & Daily Care

Highmark Health Company; 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 assist with non-direct patient care coordination on the inpatient unit. The role emphasizes basic nursing procedures, patient comfort, privacy, and HIPAA adherence under RN supervision.

You will document care in the electronic medical record, support admissions/discharges transfers, and participate in rounds and safety initiatives. Training will be provided; ASN/BSN in progress preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and activities of daily living.
• Record vital signs and monitor patient status.
• Document care in electronic medical records accurately.
• Support RN in care of acutely ill patients.
• Maintain unit cleanliness and supply stocking.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care coordination on the inpatient unit. The role emphasizes basic nursing procedures, patient comfort, privacy, and HIPAA adherence under RN supervision.

You will document care in the electronic medical record, support admissions/discharges transfers, and participate in rounds and safety initiatives. Training will be provided; ASN/BSN in progress preferred.