Direct Care Tech – Patient Wellness & Vital Signs

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct unit coordination. The role supports RNs in caring for stable patients, performs basic nursing tasks, and documents care in the electronic medical record.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED with basic math and computer skills. Acute care experience or enrollment in ASN/BSN programs are preferred, and adherence to hospital policies is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Basic mathematics and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as activities of daily living, skin survey, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, intake and output, meal consumption, height and weight, blood glucose testing/monitoring, point of care testing, bladder scanning, transporting of patients and their medical record, documentation of O2, early mobilization and ambulation protocols, assistance with exam, treatments and procedures.
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives including bedside shift report, hourly rounding for safety (falls prevention, hand washing, isolation protocols, clean environment).
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, and all other treatments; reports changes to nursing staff.
• Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN or BSN program (preferred)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct unit coordination. The role supports RNs in caring for stable patients, performs basic nursing tasks, and documents care in the electronic medical record.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED with basic math and computer skills. Acute care experience or enrollment in ASN/BSN programs are preferred, and adherence to hospital policies is required.