NURSING ASSISTANT/TECH PARTNER - STAFFING SUPPORT TEAM

WVU Medicine; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Technical Partner position at Independence Health System involves providing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of an RN or LPN. The role is based in Greensburg, PA, and supports nursing staff in delivering safe, patient-centered care.

Key responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, responding to call lights, documenting patient information, and supporting educational efforts to promote self-care and better outcomes.

Qualifications

• Direct and indirect patient care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Ability to respond to call lights and patient inquiries.
• Documentation of ongoing patient data and care activities.
• Ability to obtain vitals and assist with routine procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care per policies and standards.
• Assist with activities of daily living and daily rounds.
• Respond to call lights and family inquiries promptly.
• Collect, document and report patient care data as directed.
• Measure intake/output and daily weights when indicated.
• Obtain patient care equipment as directed and transport patients as needed.
• Possibly perform skills like vital signs, glucose testing, catheter care, EKGs, and more.
• Support education of patients to promote self-care and healthier outcomes.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Aseptic techniques

ADLs assistance

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

Posted on November 4, 2026

Locations

• City of Greensburg, PA, USA
• NURSING
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: NURSI027535

Description

The Technical Partner provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN.

Essential Job Functions

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols and standards of care.
• Perform and/or assist with patient care needs as directed and assists patient with activities of daily living.
• Respond to call lights, inquiries and requests from patients and families in a timely manner.
• Collect, document and report ongoing patient care data as directed.
• Measure and/or document intake and output, including drainage and obtains daily weights when indicated.
• Obtain individual patient care equipment as directed.
• Transport patients as directed.
• May perform the following skills: obtain vital signs, apply heating pads, set up suction equipment, utilize E cylinders, apply antiembolic hose, aseptic techniques, distribute and maintain sufficient supply of linens, apply Sequential Compression Devices, perform blood glucose testing, perform ostomy care, simple dressing changes, apply telemetry leads, bladder scanning, preventative skin care. Apply pulse oximetry, urinary catheter care, transport blood and blood products from blood bank, perform EKGs, oral pharyngeal suctioning, place patient in CPM machine, prepare and maintain isolation boxes and supplies, declutter patient rooms and storage areas, deliver specimens to lab, crutch measurement and teaching, maintenance of specialty carts, supply inventory and special order supplies, stock warmers with blankets, saline, and water.
• Make regular rounds to address patient needs and physical environment - purposeful hourly rounding,
• Assist in the educational process to promote and maintain health, foster self-care, and improve outcomes.
• Obtain resources as needed.
• Report to the RN/LPN information regarding the patient's readiness to learn.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with other health care providers to achieve desired outcomes and assure continuous flow of patient care.