Patient Care Technician I: In-Unit Nursing Support

Allegheny Health Network; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 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. The role supports acute and stable patients under RN supervision, practicing medical asepsis and maintaining patient privacy and dignity.

Responsibilities include vital signs, ADLs, documentation in the EMR, and participation in quality initiatives. Training accessibility and adherence to hospital policies are required; CPR and background clearances

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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 required.

Responsibilities

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities (ADLs, vitals, specimen collection, etc.).
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives (bedside shift report, hourly rounding, safety).
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints and treatments; reports changes to nursing staff.
• Participates in unit activities such as supply stocking and equipment cleaning/retrieval.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Basic nursing skills

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN/BSN program (preferred)

2 weeks of training available for entry

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The role supports acute and stable patients under RN supervision, practicing medical asepsis and maintaining patient privacy and dignity.

Responsibilities include vital signs, ADLs, documentation in the EMR, and participation in quality initiatives. Training accessibility and adherence to hospital policies are required; CPR and background clearances