Patient Care Technician - 7C Neuro ICU - AGH - Full Time

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

Job summary

3M HEALTHCARE in Pittsburgh is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the RN and to assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination on the inpatient floor.

The incumbent performs activities of daily living, vital signs, specimen collection, documentation in the electronic medical record, and participates in safety and quality initiatives. Minimum HS diploma or GED; CPR certification; background checks required; training provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
• Limited or no experience: Must be able to attend 2 weeks of training.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Basic computer skills.
• CPR – American Heart Association certification.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Preferred: Acute care experience within the last 3 years.
• Preferred: Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program with at least one clinical rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as: activities of daily living; vital signs; ambulation; specimen collection; intake and output; meal consumption; height and weight; blood glucose testing; point‑of‑care testing; bladder scanning; transporting of patients and their medical record; documentation of O2; early mobilization and ambulation protocols.
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives which may include bedside shift report and purposeful hourly rounding promoting safety such as falls prevention, hand washing, isolation protocols and maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, and all other treatments; reports changes to nursing staff.
• Performs unit activities such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning; assists with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Skills

Read/write instructions

Basic mathematics

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN/BSN program enrollment

Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance

Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Background Clearance Certificate

Job description

General Overview

This job provides direct care to patients and assists with non‑direct patient care unit coordination. The incumbent is expected to perform basic nursing procedures related to the care and comfort of patients in stable condition, and to have knowledge of patient population needs in the assigned work area. In addition, the incumbent assists the RN in the care of acutely ill patients. The incumbent practices medical asepsis, respects the dignity and privacy of every patient and family, and maintains objectivity during patient care. The incumbent adheres to all basic hospital policies and procedures, responds appropriately during emergency situations, maintains the patient/family environment, performs general unit upkeep, uses accurate verbal and written communication, and documents patient care appropriately in the electronic medical record. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse for patients in stable condition and under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse for the acute care of complex patients. Specific work assignments are received from the Charge Nurse and/or Care Team Leader, both written and verbal, and the incumbent demonstrates efficient time management by completing work within the scheduled time. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the incumbent performs a variety of duties related to the coordination of activities on the inpatient unit, including patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Essential 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 and 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. Reports changes in a 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
• Limited or no experience: Must be able to attend 2 weeks of training
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform basic mathematics
• Basic computer skills
• CPR – American Heart Association certification
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Preferred: Acute care experience within the last 3 years
• Preferred: Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program. Preference given to those enrolled in Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree Nursing programs who have completed at least one clinical rotation.

EEO Statement

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.