Med/Surg Patient Care Aide — Start Your Nursing Path

Highmark Health; Coal Valley (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pennsylvania is seeking a nursing aide to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination under the supervision of registered nurses.

You will perform basic nursing tasks, document care in the electronic medical record, support admissions, discharges, and transfers, and help maintain a safe, clean patient environment. A high school diploma or GED is required, with enrollment in ASN or BSN programs preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to perform basic mathematics.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care activities (e.g., ADLs, vital signs, glucose testing).
• Performs bedside shift contributions and rounds to promote safety and hygiene.
• Documents treatments and reports changes to nursing staff.
• Participates in unit activities such as supply stocking and equipment cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN/BSN student

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Pennsylvania is seeking a nursing aide to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination under the supervision of registered nurses.

You will perform basic nursing tasks, document care in the electronic medical record, support admissions, discharges, and transfers, and help maintain a safe, clean patient environment. A high school diploma or GED is required, with enrollment in ASN or BSN programs preferred.