Patient Care Technician: Vital Care & Unit Support

Highmark Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination on an inpatient unit. You will perform basic nursing procedures, monitor patient conditions, document accurately in the electronic medical record, and support the RN in caring for stable and acutely ill patients.

You will participate in safety initiatives, ensure clean and orderly environments, and help with admissions, discharges, and transfers under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Attend 2 weeks of training and orientation.
• Ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions.
• Basic mathematics proficiency.
• Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program; preferred recent acute care exposure.
• CPR certification and background clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and documents activities such as vital signs and ADLs.
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives on the unit.
• Documents vitals, I&O, treatments, and reports changes to nursing staff.
• Assists with unit operations like stocking and equipment cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

ASN/BSN in progress

Tools

EMR

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination on an inpatient unit. You will perform basic nursing procedures, monitor patient conditions, document accurately in the electronic medical record, and support the RN in caring for stable and acutely ill patients.

You will participate in safety initiatives, ensure clean and orderly environments, and help with admissions, discharges, and transfers under supervision.