Compassionate Patient Care Technician - Acute Care

Luminis-Health; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Paid Holidays, Disability, Life/AD&D

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Benefits vary by status

Job summary

Luminis Health in Lanham, MD is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide high-quality direct patient care as part of a team. You may receive training to insert IVs on certain shifts/units and will document training progress upon completion.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient admissions, hygiene, mobility, and discharge; monitoring vital signs and collecting specimens as required, while ensuring medication security and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One year CNA experience in acute care is preferred.
• If serving as an interpreter, certification in Medical Interpretation is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care focusing on personal hygiene and comfort.
• Assists with admission, including greeting and orientation to room.
• Supports discharge with dressing, belongings and transport to lobby.
• Monitors patient data: vital signs, I&O, and specimen collection per policy.
• Reports pain or changes in condition to the nurse.
• Mentors new staff as needed.
• Transports medications safely per policy.
• Keeps unit stocked with supplies and equipment.
• Transmits written orders per policy; alerts care provider for STAT orders.

Skills

CNA

BLS

Medical Interpreter

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA Certification

Medical Interpretation Certification

Job description

Luminis Health in Lanham, MD is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide high-quality direct patient care as part of a team. You may receive training to insert IVs on certain shifts/units and will document training progress upon completion.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient admissions, hygiene, mobility, and discharge; monitoring vital signs and collecting specimens as required, while ensuring medication security and safety.