Patient Care Technician: Acute Care Support

highmarkhealth; Monroeville (Allegheny 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, assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and support the RN in caring for stable patients. You will document care in the electronic medical record and help with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Additional duties include participating in safety initiatives, maintaining a clean environment, and adhering to HIPAA and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions
• Basic mathematics skills are required
• Proficiency with basic computer systems
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents direct patient care including activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility, specimen collection, intake/output, and documentation in the EMR.
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives and promotes safety and cleanliness.
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, intake/output, and other treatments; reports condition changes to nursing staff.
• Performs unit support duties such as supply stocking and equipment cleaning; assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support patient care and unit operations.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care, assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and support the RN in caring for stable patients. You will document care in the electronic medical record and help with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Additional duties include participating in safety initiatives, maintaining a clean environment, and adhering to HIPAA and hospital policies.