Patient Care Technician - HVU - FT- D/N

Luminis Health, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); In loco; USD 28.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Paid Holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

Luminis Health, Inc. in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and support the nursing team on acute care units.

The role includes helping with hygiene, vital signs, mobility, and safety, with potential IV training on certain shifts. Must have a CNA credential and BLS; hospital environment experience preferred. Excellent teamwork and communication skills are essential, and you may participate in patient transport and documentation per protocol.

Competenze

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is required.
• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS certification is required.

Mansioni

• Provides direct care to patients with emphasis on hygiene, comfort and safety.
• Assists with admission of patients and orientation to room and equipment.
• Supports discharge by helping dress, gather belongings and transport as needed.
• Per policy, monitors vital signs, intake/output and data collection.
• Transports medications as needed per policy and ensures proper handling.

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

May be trained to insert IV’s on certain shifts/units. Validation of training and skill will be documented, upon successful completion.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. 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.
2. Assists with admission of patients by greeting and performing initial weight measurement, vital signs, disrobing as necessary and orientation of patient to room and equipment.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Recognizes and reports pain, patient complaint or obvious change in patient condition to assigned nurse.
6. Participates in the orientation of new staff acting as mentor when necessary and requested.
7. Transports medications, as necessary during the usual course of transporting patients within the institution, in keeping with policy and procedure regarding medication security. Ensures that medication is delivered to persons authorized to handle medication according to AAMC policy.
8. Maintains adequate levels of supplies and equipment on the unit.
9. Transports patients in accordance with established safety policies.
10. Processes written medical staff orders in accordance with established policy and procedure; communicating STAT or urgent orders to the care provider.

Educational/Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of experience as a CNA in acute care setting preferred.
• If serving as a bilingual/multilingual interpreter, certification in Medical Interpretation is required to perform the duties of a qualified interpreter

Required License/Certifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS

Additional Requirements by Department

• STABLE: Pediatric Unit, Postpartum Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Labor and Delivery Unit within 6 months of hire

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands

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

Physical Demands –

Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Pay Range

$20.14 — $23.75 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

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