Patient Care Technician I- Unit 52, 7p-730a med/tele/stroke/neuro

Under direct supervision, assists the Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (hereby mentioned as “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 preferredSkills· Ability 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 medicationsLicensures, Certifications· Current 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 tasksAbility to walk and stand up to ninety percent (90%) of work time and ability to lift and position patientsPrincipal 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 DevelopmentEducation and PracticePrecept 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 scheduleQuality and SafetyParticipate 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.LeadershipCollaborate 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 ValuesRespectI will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilitiesExcellenceI 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 expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows throughAccountabilityI will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on timeTeamworkI will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of othersEthical BehaviorI will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkersResultsI will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficientlyPay Range$15.00 - $22.00Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr