Patient Care Technician I: Hands-on Care & Unit Support

Highmark Health; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Erie, PA seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist the RN with acutely ill patients. Role includes clerical/documentation duties, patient admissions/discharges, and unit coordination under RN supervision.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, 2 weeks of training, and basic math/computer skills. 36 hours per week with 3 x 12-hour rotations; HIPAA compliance and safety are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care activities (ADLs, vital signs, mobility, feeding, etc.).
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives and safety practices.
• Documents vitals, I&O, treatments and reports changes to nursing staff.
• Participates in unit activities like supply stocking and equipment cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 weeks of training

ASN/BSN in progress (preferred)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Erie, PA seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist the RN with acutely ill patients. Role includes clerical/documentation duties, patient admissions/discharges, and unit coordination under RN supervision.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, 2 weeks of training, and basic math/computer skills. 36 hours per week with 3 x 12-hour rotations; HIPAA compliance and safety are essential.