Patient Care Technician, Nights

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

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist in patient care, perform routine nursing tasks, and monitor vital signs. The role requires Maryland CNA certification and compliance with care standards.

Experience with neonatal STABLE guidelines and obstetric/postpartum units may be required for certain roles within NICU or related departments.

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain Maryland CNA certification.
• Experience in routine patient care and vital signs observation.
• Familiarity with STABLE guidelines for neonatal care may be required in NICU/post-partum areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care of patients by providing routine, non-professional nursing care.
• Take patients' vital signs and observe/communicate changes in condition.
• Support registered nurses and care team in daily patient care tasks.

Skills

CNA certification

Vital signs monitoring

Non-professional nursing care

Education

Current Maryland CNA certification

Job description

Job Requirements

Assists in the care of patients by providing routine, non-professional nursing care utilizing advanced medical and surgical skills typically beyond the Nursing Assistant level. Takes patients' vital signs, observes and communicates changes in patient conditions. Requires CNA certification.

Job Requirements

Assists in the care of patients by providing routine, non-professional nursing care utilizing advanced medical and surgical skills typically beyond the Nursing Assistant level. Takes patients' vital signs, observes and communicates changes in patient conditions. Requires CNA certification.

Work Experience

Required: Current Maryland certification in good standing as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Alternative training: Completion of first clinical year of NLN-approved nursing program, graduate of an approved RN or LPN program, or EMT-B or Armed Forces Corpsman. Required: Certification in Pre-Transport/Post-resuscitation Stabilization Care of Sick Infants Guidelines for Neonatal Healthcare Providers (STABLE) is required of staff assigned to 672 – Nursing NICU, 651-Nursing (Post-Partum), Nursing 708 – Labor & Delivery

Basic Life Support

Benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $17.17-$29.90
• Other Compensation (if applicable):

2026-2027 UMMS Benefits Guide 4_23.pdf