Patient Care Technician — Hands-on Nursing Support

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

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Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of nursing staff in a surgical care setting. The role includes taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and observing patient status for timely care coordination.

Required Maryland CNA or GNA certification and BLS certification; no prior experience required, though healthcare exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Maintain relationships and use teamwork to provide care with other team members.
• Ability to organize work priorities, multitask, and function under stress.
• Ability to learn and use computer systems.
• Demonstrates proper technique and skills for obtaining accurate blood glucose results and documenting findings.
• Demonstrates ability to perform delegated nursing tasks according to patient needs and scope.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of professional nursing staff.
• Take vital signs and assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Check surgical dressings and monitor patient status.
• Observe and communicate patient data to identify needs and provide care.
• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care services team.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Organization & multitasking

Computer systems

Glucose testing & documentation

Delegated nursing tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maryland CNA or GNA certification

BLS certification (AHA)

Tools

Blood glucose meters

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of nursing staff in a surgical care setting. The role includes taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and observing patient status for timely care coordination.

Required Maryland CNA or GNA certification and BLS certification; no prior experience required, though healthcare exposure is preferred.