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

Highmark Health

Forbes Hospital, Pennsylvania, United States
Perform basic nursing procedures
Document patient care in emr
Maintain medical asepsis standards
The incumbent provides direct care to patients including activities of daily living, skin surveys, and vital signs while assisting RNs with acutely ill patients

Job Summary

  • The incumbent provides direct care to patients including activities of daily living, skin surveys, and vital signs while assisting RNs with acutely ill patients.
  • Employees must adhere to strict medical asepsis protocols, respect patient dignity, and accurately document all treatments in the electronic medical record.
  • The role requires participation in quality initiatives such as falls prevention, hourly rounding, and maintaining a clean, orderly patient environment.

Matching Summary

The incumbent provides direct care to patients including activities of daily living, skin surveys, and vital signs while assisting RNs with acutely ill patients.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Perform basic nursing procedures
  • Document patient care in EMR
  • Maintain medical asepsis standards
  • Assist with patient admissions discharges
  • Follow hospital policies and procedures

Nice-to-have

  • Acute care experience within last 3 years
  • Enrolled in ASN or BSN nursing program
  • Completed at least one clinical rotation
  • Efficient time management skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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