Patient Care Technician Trainee Days

University of Maryland Medical System; Bel Air (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Maryland is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant trainee to provide direct patient care under the supervision of nursing staff. This role offers hands-on experience in an acute care environment, requiring participation in a Certified Nursing Assistant program and maintenance of a current BLS certification. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to the dynamic needs of the hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a participant in the Certified Nursing Assistant program approved by MBON.
• Current BLS certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of licensed nursing staff.
• Practice clinical skills in an acute care/hospital setting.
• Follow directions and convey information effectively.

Skills

Communication

Mathematical calculations

Patient privacy

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Participating in Certified Nursing Assistant program

Job description

** General Summary**
Participating in a Certified Nursing Assistant program approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON), this is a training role working under the direction of professional nursing staff to provide direct patient care. Practices clinical skills to gain experience in acute care/hospital setting under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

• Qualifications

  Qualifications

  ** Education and Experience**

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Must be participating in Certified Nursing Assistant program approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON).

  **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities **

  • Understands the patient care technician trainee role in relation to the healthcare workplace, especially in relation to the performance of delegated nursing functions.
  • Ability to read, write and understand medical terminology.
  • Follows directions and effectively conveys verbal and written information.
  • Performs mathematical calculations accurately.
  • Responds to emergency situations appropriately.
  • Adapts hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the hospital, including all shifts.
  • Effectively functions as a member of a collaborative team.
  • Organizes and manages time effectively, setting appropriate priorities.
  • Complies with OSHA standards.
  • Understands and respects importance of patient privacy and confidentiality.
  • Develops and promotes a constructive/positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to maintain cooperation with and assist fellow health team members, physicians, intra and inter-departments, hospital and nursing administration.
  • Applies interpersonal relationship skills in the healthcare workplace.
  • Understands the ethical and legal issues affecting the work of the patient care technician trainee.
  • Understands common mental health problems.
  • Understands the features of acute and long-term care.
  • Understands ways to improve patient satisfaction/experience.
  • Understands general concepts of hospital reimbursement.
  • Demonstrates a basic understanding of disease process and chronic vs. acute illness.

  Additional Information

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

  Compensation:

  Pay Range: Flat rate $17

  Other Compensation (if applicable): $1,000 Sign On Bonus

  Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide