Inpatient Care Technician: Patient Support & Vital Signs

Highmark Health Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a nursing assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination on an inpatient floor in Pittsburgh. The role includes performing daily living activities, vital signs, specimen collection, and documentation in the electronic medical record under RN supervision.

Responsibilities also cover quality initiatives, patient satisfaction efforts, and participation in admission/discharge/transfer processes.

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 for those in Associates or Bachelor’s degree Nursing programs with 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

Ability to read, write and follow oral

Ability to perform basic mathematics

Basic computer skills

Education

Minimum High School Diploma or GED

Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program.

Preference for ASN/BSN with clinical rotation

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a nursing assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination on an inpatient floor in Pittsburgh. The role includes performing daily living activities, vital signs, specimen collection, and documentation in the electronic medical record under RN supervision.

Responsibilities also cover quality initiatives, patient satisfaction efforts, and participation in admission/discharge/transfer processes.