Patient Care Tech I: Acute & General Care Support

Allegheny Health Network; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a nursing assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The role supports care for patients in stable condition and assists the RN with acutely ill patients while maintaining medical asepsis and patient privacy.

You will document in the electronic medical record under RN supervision. Responsibilities include vital signs, ADLs, mobility, specimen collection, and ensuring a clean, safe environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must attend 2 weeks of training (limited or no experience acceptable).
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as activities of daily living, skin survey, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, intake and output, meal consumption, height and weight, blood glucose testing/monitoring, point of care testing, bladder scanning, transporting of patients and their medical record, documentation of O2, early mobilization and ambulation protocols, assistance with exam, treatments and procedures. (30%)
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives which may include bedside shift report, purposeful hourly rounding promoting safety such as falls prevention, hand washing, isolation protocols and maintaining a clean and orderly environment. (30%)
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, and all other treatments. Report changes in patient's physical, mental and emotional conditions, as well as any issues or concerns identified to nursing staff. (20%)
• Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval. (20%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Willingness to train

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a nursing assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The role supports care for patients in stable condition and assists the RN with acutely ill patients while maintaining medical asepsis and patient privacy.

You will document in the electronic medical record under RN supervision. Responsibilities include vital signs, ADLs, mobility, specimen collection, and ensuring a clean, safe environment.