Patient Care Technician — Direct Nurse Support

Advocate Health; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Wisconsin seeks a Nursing Assistant to support registered nurses with daily patient care, including bathing, feeding, mobility, and comfort measures.

You will document vital signs, intake/output, and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining patient safety and dignity. GED/HSD required; basic computer skills and strong communication and organizational abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• GED or High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with daily patient care (bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, mobility).
• Document vital signs and patient data in EMR accurately.
• Perform rounds and communicate observations to RN.
• Assist with admission, transfer and discharge processes under RN supervision.
• Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform point-of-care testing per protocol.
• Transport and position patients safely and manage supplies and equipment.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

GED / HS Diploma or equivalency

Job description

Advocate Health in Wisconsin seeks a Nursing Assistant to support registered nurses with daily patient care, including bathing, feeding, mobility, and comfort measures.

You will document vital signs, intake/output, and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining patient safety and dignity. GED/HSD required; basic computer skills and strong communication and organizational abilities are essential.