Patient Care Tech I: Start Your Nursing Journey

Highmark Health; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination. Under RN supervision, you will help with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and support care for patients in stable condition.

Responsibilities include accurate charting in the electronic medical record, participating in safety initiatives, and assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Able to read, write and follow instructions.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain CPR.
• Preferred acute care exposure within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with daily living activities.
• Document accurate vital signs, intake/output, and care in EMR.
• Assist RN with care of acutely ill patients and unit coordination.
• Support admissions, discharges, transfers and safety protocols.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN/BSN program (enrolled)

Tools

EMR

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination. Under RN supervision, you will help with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and support care for patients in stable condition.

Responsibilities include accurate charting in the electronic medical record, participating in safety initiatives, and assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers.