Entry-Level Patient Care Technician I

highmarkhealth; Jefferson Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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. Under RN supervision you will perform basic nursing procedures, document care in the EMR, and support admissions, discharges, and transfers, while maintaining patient dignity, privacy, and safety.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, be willing to train, and possess basic computer skills and ability to read and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Willingness to attend 2 weeks of training is expected.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Basic computer skills are required.

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

ADL support

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN or BSN program

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. Under RN supervision you will perform basic nursing procedures, document care in the EMR, and support admissions, discharges, and transfers, while maintaining patient dignity, privacy, and safety.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, be willing to train, and possess basic computer skills and ability to read and