Patient Care Technician Trainee, Nights

University of Maryland; Largo (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant trainee. This training role involves providing direct patient care and practicing clinical skills under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, current BLS certification, and an understanding of medical terminology. The position offers a competitive compensation package including a flat rate of $17 and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Participating in a Maryland Board of Nursing approved CNA program.
• Understands healthcare workplace's patient care technician trainee role.
• Follows directions and conveys verbal and written information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of nursing staff.
• Practice clinical skills in acute care settings.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.

Skills

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Time management

Patient privacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Participating in Certified Nursing Assistant program

Job description

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.

Company Description

UMUpper Chesapeake Health is dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in its communities through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care for all. UMUpper Chesapeake Health is committed to service excellence as it offers a broad range of health care services, technology and facilities.It will work collaboratively with its communities and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

OUR VALUES

Excellence:

We constantly pursue excellence and quality through teamwork, continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, innovation, education and prudent resource management.

Compassion:

People are the source of our strength and the focus of our mission.We will serve all people with compassion and dignity.

Integrity:

We will conduct our work with integrity, honesty and fairness.We will meet the highest ethical and professional standards.

Respect:

We will respect the worth, quality, diversity and importance of each person who works with or is served by Upper Chesapeake Health.

Responsibility:

We take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable for the results and outcomes.

Trust:

We will strive to be good citizens of the communities we serve and build trust and confidence in our ability to anticipate and respond to community and patient needs.

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

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