Patient Care Technician I – Acute & General Care

Highmark Health Company; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in a hospital unit. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, documenting care in the electronic medical record, and coordinating admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Training is provided; flexibility for various shifts including weekends is required. Candidate should have a High School diploma or GED, basic math and computer skills, and aspire

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• Limited or no experience: 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 with in the last 3 years
• Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program.

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

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in a hospital unit. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, documenting care in the electronic medical record, and coordinating admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Training is provided; flexibility for various shifts including weekends is required. Candidate should have a High School diploma or GED, basic math and computer skills, and aspire