Patient Care Tech: Acute & Stable Care Support

Highmark Health / AHN; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is seeking a Nursing Attendant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in the inpatient unit. You will assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, and basic nursing tasks for stable patients.

This role involves documenting care in the electronic medical record, supporting admissions, discharges, and transfers, and participating in safety and hygiene initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents direct patient care including activities of daily living, vital signs, ambulation, and specimen collection.
• Documents intake/output, meal intake, blood glucose and other treatments in the EMR.
• Participates in safety initiatives and maintains a clean, safe patient environment.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, transfers, and unit coordination.
• Reports changes to nursing staff promptly.

Education

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

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is seeking a Nursing Attendant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in the inpatient unit. You will assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, and basic nursing tasks for stable patients.

This role involves documenting care in the electronic medical record, supporting admissions, discharges, and transfers, and participating in safety and hygiene initiatives.