Patient Care Technician - Flex (DCMC) - FT - Nights

Luminis Health; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 24,108 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Paid Holidays

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Luminis Health in Lanham, Maryland, seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide high-quality patient care. This involves assisting with daily hygiene, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient safety. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and relevant certifications including BLS.

The position offers competitive pay ranging from $17.50 to $30 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits like medical insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Adherence to Luminis Health Nursing By-laws.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care with attention to hygiene and comfort.
• Initiates safety measures and comfort care for patients.
• Assists patients with mobilization and positioning.
• Documents all procedures and treatments according to policy.

Skills

Patient Care

Safety Measures

IV Therapy

Vital Signs Monitoring

Mobility Assistance

Ethical Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Objective

Contributes to the provision of high-quality, cost-effective health care through the direct care of patients and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Understands self motivation in performing basic nursing care. Participates in the team nursing concept, completing tasks as delegated by the assigned nurse.

Essential Job Duties

• Provides direct care to patients with special attention to personal hygiene in daily morning and bedtime care and comfort.
• Initiates and maintains all types of safety measures and comfort care to patients.
• Provides support to patients, families and visitors in a polite and ethically appropriate manner.
• Remains knowledgeable in oxygen administration, monitor lead application and point of care testing.
• Assists with admission of patients by greeting and performing initial weight measurement, vital signs, disrobing as necessary and orienting patient to room and equipment.
• Prioritizes discharge of patients by assisting with dressing, gathering belongings and transport if necessary to lobby; removes equipment and supplies from room for environmental staff cleaning.
• Performs vein puncture and IV therapy, performs routine dressing changes and skin care, obtains blood, wound and throat cultures, inserts foley catheters and documents all procedures and treatments according to departmental policy and procedures.
• Participates in patient care, vital signs, intake and output and other data collection and records according to policy and procedure; obtains specimens as requested using approved procedure.
• Assists patients with mobilization and/or positioning as ordered by physician or unit protocol.
• Recognizes and reports pain, patient complaint or obvious change in patient condition to assigned nurse.

Educational/Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.

Required License / Certifications

• Adherence to the credentialing requirements of Luminis Health as stated in the Nursing By‑laws.
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood‑borne pathogens.

Pay Range

$17.50—$30 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full‑time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
• Benefit offerings based on employment status

Equal Opportunity Statement

Luminis Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce and a culture that embraces inclusive hiring practices.