ICU Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Tech

Independence Health System; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking an ICU Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician to support direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of an RN or LPN in the Latrobe, PA unit.

The role involves performing a wide range of patient care activities, responding to patient needs, and contributing to unit performance improvements while maintaining infection control standards and patient safety.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Sound judgment, problem solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to follow directions from other team members; works independently assigned duties.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols and standards of care.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient care needs as directed.
• Respond to call lights, inquiries and requests from patients and families in a timely manner.
• Collect, document and report ongoing patient care data as directed.
• Measure and/or document intake and output, including drainage and daily weights when indicated.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Follow directions

Oral & written communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Independence Health System is seeking an ICU Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician to support direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of an RN or LPN in the Latrobe, PA unit.

The role involves performing a wide range of patient care activities, responding to patient needs, and contributing to unit performance improvements while maintaining infection control standards and patient safety.