Patient Care Tech I: Direct Patient Care & Unit Support

Allegheny Health Network; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN in a stable patient unit. You will contribute to patient comfort, assist with routine care, and support the team in daily tasks.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, strong communication, basic math, and basic computer skills; prior acute care experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• 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.
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives including bedside shift report, hourly rounding for safety, hand washing, isolation protocols and maintaining a clean environment.
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, and all other treatments; reports changes to nursing staff.
• Participates in unit activities such as supply stocking and equipment cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN in a stable patient unit. You will contribute to patient comfort, assist with routine care, and support the team in daily tasks.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, strong communication, basic math, and basic computer skills; prior acute care experience is preferred but not required.