Inpatient Care Aide: Patient Support & Vital Signs

Highmark Health; Jefferson Hills (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; 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. The role supports the RN in caring for patients in stable condition, performs basic nursing procedures, and helps maintain a clean, patient-centered environment.

You will document care in the electronic medical record, participate in quality initiatives, and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Attend 2 weeks of training for limited or no experience.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Basic mathematics skills required.
• CPR certification preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care coordination.
• Document patient care in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by nursing leadership.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Reading and writing with instructions

Basic mathematics

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN or BSN program enrollment

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The role supports the RN in caring for patients in stable condition, performs basic nursing procedures, and helps maintain a clean, patient-centered environment.

You will document care in the electronic medical record, participate in quality initiatives, and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers under supervision.