Patient Care Technician (CNA) — NICU/Pediatrics Support

University of Maryland Medical System; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking staff to assist in patient care with routine, non-professional nursing tasks, using advanced medical and surgical skills beyond a Nursing Assistant level. The role includes taking vital signs, observing patient status, and communicating changes promptly to the team.

Requirements include current Maryland CNA certification in good standing and STABLE certification for NICU and Post-Partum units.

Qualifications

• Current Maryland CNA certification in good standing.
• STABLE certification required for NICU and Post-Partum staff.
• Experience: Less than one year.
• Training: NLN-approved nursing program, RN/LPN program graduate, EMT-B, or Armed Forces corpsman.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine, non-professional nursing care utilizing medical and surgical skills beyond Nursing Assistant level.
• Take patients' vital signs and observe or report changes in condition.
• Communicate changes in patient conditions to the care team and maintain patient confidentiality.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

STABLE certification

Medical Terminology

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking staff to assist in patient care with routine, non-professional nursing tasks, using advanced medical and surgical skills beyond a Nursing Assistant level. The role includes taking vital signs, observing patient status, and communicating changes promptly to the team.

Requirements include current Maryland CNA certification in good standing and STABLE certification for NICU and Post-Partum units.