Patient Care Technician - 5s Observation/cdu - Part Time - Forbes Hospital

Highmark Health

Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States
Basic nursing procedures for stable patients
Accurate documentation in electronic medical record
Knowledge of medical asepsis and infection control
This role provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination while practicing medical asepsis

Job Summary

  • This role provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination while practicing medical asepsis.
  • The incumbent is expected to perform basic nursing procedures such as vital signs, skin surveys, and blood glucose testing under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
  • Candidates must adhere to all hospital policies, maintain patient dignity, and accurately document care in the electronic medical record.

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Match Score: 85

This role provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination while practicing medical asepsis.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Basic nursing procedures for stable patients
  • Accurate documentation in electronic medical record
  • Knowledge of medical asepsis and infection control
  • Ability to assist RN with acutely ill patients
  • Participation in falls prevention and safety protocols

Nice-to-have

  • Acute care experience within the last 3 years
  • Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN nursing program
  • Completed at least one clinical rotation
  • Efficient time management skills
  • Experience with patient admissions and discharges

Key Requirements

  • Minimum High School Diploma or GED
  • CPR – American Heart Association certification
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Ability to attend 2 weeks of training

Work Rights

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