Patient Care Technician I — Inpatient Support

Highmark Health; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a nursing assistant to provide direct patient care on an inpatient unit under RN supervision. You will assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, documentation, and patient transfers, while supporting unit operations and safety initiatives.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to read/write, basic math and computer skills. Training is provided; preferred candidates are enrolled in ASN or BSN programs with clinical rotation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Preferred: Enrollment in ASN or BSN with at least one clinical rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as activities of daily living, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, intake and output, meal consumption, height and weight, blood glucose testing/monitoring, 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 such as bedside shift report and hourly rounding to promote safety and maintain a clean environment.
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, and other treatments; reports changes to nursing staff.
• Participates in unit activities such as supply stocking and equipment cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN or BSN program enrollment

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a nursing assistant to provide direct patient care on an inpatient unit under RN supervision. You will assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, documentation, and patient transfers, while supporting unit operations and safety initiatives.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to read/write, basic math and computer skills. Training is provided; preferred candidates are enrolled in ASN or BSN programs with clinical rotation