Inpatient Care Technician: Vital Signs & Mobility Support

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct care coordination on an inpatient unit. The role supports RNs with acutely ill patients, maintains patient safety, and documents care in the electronic medical record.

The incumbent will work under supervision, perform routine nursing tasks, and participate in admissions, discharges and transfers while upholding HIPAA and hospital policies.

Formación

• 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 with in the 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
• CPR – American Heart Association Act 34
• Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33
• Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73
• FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Responsabilidades

• Provides and documents direct patient care and activities such as: activities of daily living, skin survey, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, intake and output, meal intake, height and weight, blood glucose testing and other procedures.
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives including bedside shift report and hourly rounding to promote safety.
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimens and treatments; reports changes to nursing staff.
• Performs unit tasks such as supply stocking and equipment cleaning; assists with admissions, discharges and transfers.

Conocimientos

Reading & writing

Basic math

Communication

Computer skills

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

ASN/BSN program enrollment

Descripción del empleo

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct care coordination on an inpatient unit. The role supports RNs with acutely ill patients, maintains patient safety, and documents care in the electronic medical record.

The incumbent will work under supervision, perform routine nursing tasks, and participate in admissions, discharges and transfers while upholding HIPAA and hospital policies.