Patient Care Technician: Hands-On Patient Support

Allegheny Health Network; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a nursing assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination. You will perform basic nursing procedures for stable patients and support acutely ill patients under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include documenting care in the EMR, participating in quality initiatives, maintaining patient environment, and coordinating admissions/discharges/ transfers under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide, obtain or perform and document direct patient care and activities.
• Participate in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives.
• Accurately document vital signs, weights, I&O, and treatments.
• Participate in unit activities such as supply stocking and equipment cleaning.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Training eligibility (2 weeks)

Reading & writing

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a nursing assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination. You will perform basic nursing procedures for stable patients and support acutely ill patients under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include documenting care in the EMR, participating in quality initiatives, maintaining patient environment, and coordinating admissions/discharges/ transfers under supervision.