Patient Care Associate I (Progressive Care Unit)

AHN; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

Job summary

AHN's Heritage Valley Sewickley campus is hiring a Patient Care Associate I for the Progressive Care Unit. This full-time role involves direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assisting with daily living tasks, vital signs, and patient safety, including monitoring equipment and basic charting.

The position requires a high school diploma, excellent bedside manner, and ability to pass clearances within 90 days; nursing assistant training or CNA preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CNA or nursing student with basic clinical exposure preferred.
• Successful clearance completion within 90 days of starting employment as per HR policy.
• Excellent bedside manner and customer service and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the Professional Nurse.
• Assist patients with daily living activities (dressing, bathing, feeding, toileting).
• Monitor vital signs, safety, and respond to call lights.
• Assist with ambulation, turning, and patient comfort; manage basic equipment usage.

Skills

12-Lead EKG

Glucometer

Vital signs

Patient safety

Charting skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing assistant program (preferred)

Tools

Glucometer

EKG setup

Job description

Patient Care Associate I (Progressive Care Unit)

Job Category: * Nursing Support

Requisition Number: PATIE010365

• Posted : July 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Heritage Valley Sewickley
Sewickley, PA 15143, USA

Description

SIGN ON/ RETENTIONBONUS - Totaling $3,000 for Full-Time Patient Care Associates

*Bonus Eligible* Department: Progressive Care Unit

Work Hours: This is a full time position, day and evening shift, 8 and 12 hours, rotating weekends and holidays as required.

Basic Function: Provides direct patient care appropriate to age, culture, and developmental needs under the direction of the Professional Nurse. Works closely with patients to provide physical assistance with daily living tasks, such as dressing, bathing, feeding, toileting, vital signs, catheter care, answering call lights, assisting with ambulation, turning, and ensuring patient safety. Technical skills may include obtaining 12 lead EKG, setting up respiratory equipment, glucometer monitoring, bladder catheterization and transcribing orders, when indicated.

Qualifications:

Required: High school graduate or equivalent. Excellent bedside manner and customer service & computer skills. Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.

Preferred: Successful completion of a nursing assistant program (with proof of completion). Nursing student after successful completion of their first quarter/semester of nursing school. Previous nursing assistant experience, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). BCLS certification.

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