Patient Care Specialist

7 days ago


Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, United States Highmark Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Patient Care Specialist to join our team at Highmark Health. As a key member of our Adult Behavioral Health team, you will provide direct care to patients and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination.

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct Patient Care: Provide basic nursing procedures related to care and comfort of patients in stable condition, and have knowledge of patient population needs in the assigned work area.
  • Assist with Unit Coordination: Assist the RN in the care of acutely ill patients, practice medical asepsis, respect the dignity and privacy of every patient and family, and maintain objectivity during patient care.
  • General Unit Upkeep: Maintain the patient/family environment and perform general unit upkeep, use accurate verbal and written communication, and document patient care appropriately in the electronic medical record.
Requirements
  • Education: High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience: Limited or no experience; must be able to attend 2 weeks of training
  • Skills: Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions, ability to perform basic mathematics, basic computer skills, CPR - American Heart Association, Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate, Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate, Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Preferred Qualifications
  • Acute Care Experience: Acute care experience within the last 3 years
  • Nursing Education: Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program; preference given to those enrolled in Associates or Bachelor's degree Nursing programs and completed at least one clinical rotation
Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.


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