Patient Care Technician: Hands-on Care & Coordination

Allegheny Health Network; 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 and assist with non-direct patient care coordination. The role supports RNs in caring for acutely ill patients, adheres to medical asepsis, and maintains patient privacy while documenting care in the EMR.

Responsibilities include vital signs, daily living activities, streams of communication with the team, and participating in admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Additional CNA certification preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Basic math skills and computer literacy.
• Experience in acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Document vital signs, I&O, and treatments in EMR.
• Support RN in care of acutely ill patients.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers coordination.
• Maintain patient environment and assist with unit duties.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA certification preferred

ASN/BSN in progress (preferred)

Tools

EMR documentation system

Vital signs equipment

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care coordination. The role supports RNs in caring for acutely ill patients, adheres to medical asepsis, and maintains patient privacy while documenting care in the EMR.

Responsibilities include vital signs, daily living activities, streams of communication with the team, and participating in admissions, discharges, and transfers.