Inpatient Care Technician - Patient Support & Vital Signs

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a dedicated nursing assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination. You will perform basic nursing procedures for stable patients and support acutely ill patients under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes medical asepsis, patient dignity, and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record. Time management and teamwork are essential to ensure smooth admissions, transfers and discharges.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED; basic computer skills.
• Preferred: Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program; emphasis on acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document direct patient care activities (ADLs, vital signs, mobility, I&O, glucose monitoring).
• Assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination, admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Maintain medical asepsis, privacy, and patient dignity; document care in EMR.
• Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives and ensure a clean, orderly environment.
• Report changes in patient conditions to RN and nursing staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN or BSN in progress (preferred)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a dedicated nursing assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination. You will perform basic nursing procedures for stable patients and support acutely ill patients under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes medical asepsis, patient dignity, and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record. Time management and teamwork are essential to ensure smooth admissions, transfers and discharges.