Patient Care Tech I - Entry-Level Clinical Support

Highmark Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Kentucky is seeking a nursing assistant to provide direct patient care for stable patients and assist the RN with acutely ill care. The role involves basic nursing procedures, patient comfort, documentation, and collaboration with the care team in a fast-paced inpatient unit.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility, and transfers, while maintaining patient dignity and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics and use a computer for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care including activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility, and specimen collection.
• Documents care and reports changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives and maintains a clean environment.
• Assists with admission, discharge and transfer coordination and unit upkeep.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read/Write Instructions

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Kentucky is seeking a nursing assistant to provide direct patient care for stable patients and assist the RN with acutely ill care. The role involves basic nursing procedures, patient comfort, documentation, and collaboration with the care team in a fast-paced inpatient unit.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility, and transfers, while maintaining patient dignity and HIPAA compliance.