Patient Care Technician - PACU

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 29,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or equivalent to join the patient care team. Under RN supervision you will perform basic nursing care activities, assist with monitoring, vital signs, nutrition, and daily living tasks to support safe patient flow and a family‑centered environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills: typing, e-mail, use of mouse.

Responsibilities

• Assist in basic nursing care activities under RN direction.
• Set up monitors and alarms; monitor patient status.
• Take vital signs, height, weight and head circumference.
• Assist with daily living activities and patient meals.
• Assist with discharge preparation and patient flow.
• Maintain PAR levels and obtain supplies.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Aseptic technique

Interpersonal skills

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

111 Michigan Avenue NorthwestWashington, DC 20010Kids Are Our Everything.Department10355 PACUPay Range$21.37 - $42.22In collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care delivery team, under the direction of the Registered Nurse perform basic nursing care activities, assist in maintaining a safe, clean, stocked patient care setting, assist staff members and help direct patient flow .Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED (Required)Minimum Work Experience1 year Experience in a health care setting if possible pediatrics; one semester clinical experience completed at an accredited school of nursing or military corpsman training. (Preferred)Required Skills/KnowledgeBasic computer skills (typing, use of mouse, e-mail).Knowledge of aseptic technique.Basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).Human relations and interpersonal skills.Required Licenses and CertificationsCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) (Required)Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)Functional AccountabilitiesPatient Services - AdmissionInclude but not limited to-orienting family to use of call lights, monitor and unit.Set up of monitor and alarms.Perform vital signs, height, weight and head circumference.Patient Services - Daily LivingPatient ADL’s include but not limited to daily bath, skin care with mouth care and peri-care.Ensure proper nutrition as ordered (ng, gt, or tray).Care of tube feeding and feeding of patients.Application of skin creams as directed by RN.Collection of cultures, urine and stool samples, etc.Direct Patient CareRecognize and report pain and skin breakdown.Prioritize tasks and special requests from RN.Assist in performance of trach care and EVDs.Assist with central line dressing, pin care, cast and traction care and care for dying patients.Assist with preparation of room for discharge and admission; assist with patient flow by maintaining a neat and orderly environment.Obtain equipment and supplies and maintain PAR levels.Monitor SurveillanceObserve and alert RN when there are monitor deviationsWhen assigned to monitor bank will follow the monitor guidelines to dress code and professionalism.Infection ControlCare for isolation patients.Adherence to hand washing before and after every patient.Clean equipment after each patient’s use.DocumentationDocument on nursing database, flow sheets and vital signs in a timely manner and notify appropriate charge nurse in computer or chart as suitable.Communication/ ProfessionalismCommunicate effectively with RN and team members to achieve goals by reporting any changes, abnormal findings, and participate in beginning and end of shift reporting.Maintain professional relationships with patients and families.Resolve conflict with co-workers appropriately.Support a family-centered care environment.Communicate with RN on all patient care activities at least every hour; notify charge nurse when leaving and returning to the unit for any reason.Demonstrate non-judgmental behavior.Shared LeadershipKeep informed about council meetings and unit issues.Participate in shared decision making through contributing to unit discussion and support shared leadership decisions.SafetySpeak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performanceThe disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.