Patient Care Technician - Direct Care & Unit Coordination

Highmark Health; Wexford (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 and assist with unit coordination in a hospital setting. The role requires supporting RNs, performing basic nursing procedures, and maintaining patient comfort and safety in a stable condition.

You will participate in infection control, patient transport, and documentation within the electronic medical record, under RN supervision, while contributing to a clean and organized inpatient environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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.
• Preferred Acute care experience within the last 3 years.
• Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program.
• Preference given to those enrolled in Associates or Bachelor’s degree Nursing programs and completed at least one clinical rotation.

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, 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. Report changes in 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.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Reading & writing instructions

Mathematics basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN/BSN program enrollment

Clinical rotation experience (preferred)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a nursing assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination in a hospital setting. The role requires supporting RNs, performing basic nursing procedures, and maintaining patient comfort and safety in a stable condition.

You will participate in infection control, patient transport, and documentation within the electronic medical record, under RN supervision, while contributing to a clean and organized inpatient environment.