Unit 42 (Medicine/Telemetry/Oncology), Patient Care Technician I - Nightshift (7pm-7:30am)

Certified Nursing AssistantUnder direct supervision, assists the Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse in providing direct and indirect patient care. Assists the nurse with delegated nursing procedures under the day-to-day supervision of the nurse and is formally supervised by the Nurse Manager. Collaborates with unit leadership in supporting patient care activities while promoting excellent patient experience.
EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent.
ExperienceAt least 6 months experience in direct patient care preferred.
SkillsAbility to read and write English in order to provide basic patient care, to understand and communicate detailed instructions relating to basic patient care, and perform simple mathematic calculations in order to take and record weights, vital signs, and routine information in patient charts. Interpersonal skills are necessary to interact with patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff in a courteous manner. Strong communication skills. Basic computer skills. Competent to safely handle medications.
Licensures, CertificationsCurrent registration with State of Maryland Board of Nursing Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) I or CNA II. Heart Saver (CPR Certification).
Physical RequirementsAbility to concentrate and pay attention to detail when performing basic patient care tasks. Ability to walk and stand up to ninety percent (90%) of work time and ability to lift and position patients.
Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesPatient CareProvides for care, comfort, and safety of assigned patients under direct supervision of a nurseAssists patients in activities of daily living, including, but not limited to, bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, changing bed linens, etc.
Uses proper techniques to avoid infection of patient and self to avoid contamination of patient, equipment, and suppliesProcedural assistance as indicated or requestedPerforms delegated nursing care proceduresObserves patients and reports reactions or changes in condition to appropriate nursing personnelComplete close observation documentationDistributes patients' trays and nourishments, fills water pitchers, and assists with feeding patients, if necessary; and collects trays at the end of the mealMaintains and stocks patients' rooms in a clean and orderly condition which includes disposing of soiled linen, stocking necessary supplies and linens, cleaning counter surfaces, etc.
Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients (including transportation of patients in beds), secures patients' valuables and belongingsEscorts patients as need arises, adhering to necessary safety precautionsPerforms routine vital signs, intakes and outputs, weights, finger sticks for blood glucose, use pulse ox equipment, perform point of care testingObtains lab specimens such as urine collections, sputum cultures, and heel sticks as appropriate on unitSets up O2 therapyReinforces use of incentive spirometry – splinting with pillows as neededConducts bladder scans, as directedPerforms oral suctioning, as directedUses and operates an EKG machine, as directed by the nurseDiscontinues an IV/saline lock as directed by the nursePerforms simple dressing changes, as directed by the nurseInserts, removes, and/or empties a Foley catheter as directed by the nurseEmpty and record other drains as directed by the nurseUtilize electronic medical records as trained and required for appropriate record keepingClean and stock supply shelvesPerform other related duties as assigned or directedProfessional DevelopmentPrecept new staff as directedCoach and mentor staffAssist with creating Nursing Support patient assignmentsPrepare agenda and facilitate unit-based meetings as topics pertain to the Nursing Support roleProvide feedback for peer evaluationsParticipate in interviewing new staff as neededAssist with creating and balancing Nursing Support scheduleParticipate in performance improvement and Lean Management System (LMS) activitiesParticipate in ACAs and RCAs as directedParticipate in audits as directedPerform quality controls for EKG transmission and glucometers.
Collaborate with charge nurse with planning daily unit activitiesAssist with leading shift huddles with Nursing Support on the unitParticipate in departmental or organizational committees and communicates informationCollaborate and collects unit feedback for improving teamworkDemonstrate active problem solvingDemonstrate the correct use of chain of commandAll roles must demonstrate GBMC ValuesRespect: I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment. Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy. Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities.
Excellence: I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others. Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations. Actively pursues learning and self-develop