Compassionate Patient Care Technician – Inpatient Support

highmarkhealth; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; 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 hospital setting. The role supports RNs for both stable and acutely ill patients, maintains patient dignity, and ensures accurate documentation in the EMR.

Responsibilities include performing ADLs, vital signs, specimen collection, and rounds while upholding HIPAA rules and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as ADLs, vital signs, ambulation, specimens, meals, I&O, and charting.
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives and maintains a clean, safe environment.
• Reports changes in patient conditions to the RN and documents accordingly.
• Assists with unit activities such as supply stocking and equipment cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Basic patient care

Documentation & communication

HIPAA compliance awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN/BSN program enrollment (preferred)

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 hospital setting. The role supports RNs for both stable and acutely ill patients, maintains patient dignity, and ensures accurate documentation in the EMR.

Responsibilities include performing ADLs, vital signs, specimen collection, and rounds while upholding HIPAA rules and safety protocols.