Entry-Level Patient Care Tech — Acute & Stable Care

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination for stable patients. You will perform basic nursing tasks, document care, and support RN staff in the care of acutely ill patients. Emphasis on asepsis, dignity, privacy, and timely communication.

Role requires high school diploma or GED, ability to learn quickly, and basic computer skills. Enrollment in ASN/BSN programs encouraged; CPR is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• Limited or no experience: 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.
• Preferred Acute care experience with in the last 3 years.
• Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program.
• Preference given to those enrolled in Associates or Bachelor’s degree Nursing programs and completed at least one clinical rotation.

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. (30%)
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives which may include bedside shift report, purposeful hourly rounding promoting safety such as falls prevention, hand washing, isolation protocols and maintaining a clean and orderly environment. (30%)
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, and all other treatments. Report changes in patient’s physical, mental and emotional conditions, as well as any issues or concerns identified to nursing staff. (20%)
• Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval. (20%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN/BSN enrollment

CPR certification

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination for stable patients. You will perform basic nursing tasks, document care, and support RN staff in the care of acutely ill patients. Emphasis on asepsis, dignity, privacy, and timely communication.

Role requires high school diploma or GED, ability to learn quickly, and basic computer skills. Enrollment in ASN/BSN programs encouraged; CPR is required.