Inpatient Care Tech I - Patient Support & Vital Signs

Alle-Kiski Medical Center; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide basic patient care under RN supervision. You will perform ADLs, monitor vital signs, document care in the electronic medical record, and support patient comfort in a fast-paced inpatient unit.

Qualified candidates have a HS diploma or GED, training, and CPR certification; enrollment in ASN/BSN programs is preferred. Training, safety, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork are essential.

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 within 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.
• Additional Employment Requirements: CPR – American Heart Association, Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate, Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate, Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

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 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.
• 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.
• Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN/BSN enrollment

CPR – American Heart Association

Job description

The Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide basic patient care under RN supervision. You will perform ADLs, monitor vital signs, document care in the electronic medical record, and support patient comfort in a fast-paced inpatient unit.

Qualified candidates have a HS diploma or GED, training, and CPR certification; enrollment in ASN/BSN programs is preferred. Training, safety, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork are essential.