Patient Care Technician I: Direct Care & Coordination

Highmark Health; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Pennsylvania seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. You will perform basic nursing procedures, monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and help coordinate inpatient unit activities in a fast-paced setting.

This role requires concentration on patient dignity, privacy, and safety, plus adherence to HIPAA and hospital policies. The schedule is full-time, rotational (days/evenings/overnights/weekends), with training

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• 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 within last 3 years.
• Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program.
• Preference for associates or bachelor's nursing programs and completed at least one clinical rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities (ADL, vitals, mobility, specimens, intake/output, meals, glucose testing, point of care testing).
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives (bedside shift reports, hourly rounding, safety measures, hygiene, isolation protocols).
• Documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimens and treatments; reports changes to nursing staff.
• Participates in unit activities such as supply stocking and equipment cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program

Nursing program with clinical rotation

Job description

Highmark Health in Pennsylvania seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. You will perform basic nursing procedures, monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and help coordinate inpatient unit activities in a fast-paced setting.

This role requires concentration on patient dignity, privacy, and safety, plus adherence to HIPAA and hospital policies. The schedule is full-time, rotational (days/evenings/overnights/weekends), with training