Compassionate Patient Care Technician I

Allegheny Health Network; Wexford (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 unit coordination in a stable inpatient setting.

Under RN supervision, you will document care in the electronic medical record, assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and support admissions, discharges, and transfers while maintaining patient dignity and privacy and adhering to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 weeks of training for those with limited or no experience.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and document activities (ADLs, vital signs, mobility, specimen collection, I&O, etc.).
• Support quality and patient satisfaction initiatives and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Document vital signs, I&O, weights, and treatments; report changes to nursing staff.
• Participate in unit activities such as supply stocking and equipment cleaning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written instructions

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN/BSN in progress

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination in a stable inpatient setting.

Under RN supervision, you will document care in the electronic medical record, assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and support admissions, discharges, and transfers while maintaining patient dignity and privacy and adhering to hospital policies.