Patient Care Tech I — Float Pool & Clinical Support

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in a stable patient population. Responsibilities include basic nursing procedures, accurate documentation, and coordinating admissions, discharges, and transfers on the inpatient unit.

The role emphasizes patient dignity, privacy, medical asepsis, and timely communication. Training is provided; prior acute care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Maintain patient environment and safety.
• Document care in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Responsibilities

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as ADLs, vital signs, mobility, and specimen collection.
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives and maintains a clean environment.
• Accurately documents vital signs, I&O and treatments; reports changes to nursing staff.
• Participates in unit activities such as supply stocking and equipment cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic nursing skills

Documentation

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN or BSN in progress

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in a stable patient population. Responsibilities include basic nursing procedures, accurate documentation, and coordinating admissions, discharges, and transfers on the inpatient unit.

The role emphasizes patient dignity, privacy, medical asepsis, and timely communication. Training is provided; prior acute care experience is preferred.