Patient Care Technician I — Bedside Care & Nursing Support

Highmark Health; Natrona Heights (PA); In loco; USD 32.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a nursing assistant to deliver direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination in a stable patient population. This role supports RN duties and adheres to hospital policies while documenting care in the EMR and assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Under the supervision of the RN, the incumbent will participate in safety initiatives, manage timely communication, and contribute to a clean and efficient unit

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 weeks of training for limited or no experience.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Basic computer skills.

Mansioni

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a nursing assistant to deliver direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination in a stable patient population. This role supports RN duties and adheres to hospital policies while documenting care in the EMR and assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Under the supervision of the RN, the incumbent will participate in safety initiatives, manage timely communication, and contribute to a clean and efficient unit