Nurse Support Technician

Patient Care Technician

Under direct supervision, assists the Registered Nurse in providing direct and indirect patient care. Assists the Registered Nurse with delegated nursing procedures under the day-to-day supervision of the Registered Nurse and is formally supervised by the Nurse Manager.

Education

High School or GED.

Licensures/Certifications

• Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Certified Nursing Assistant. • Certified as a Patient Care Technician (PCT). • Heart saver (CPR Certification).

Experience

At least 1 year of current experience in direct patient care. Med/Surg patient population preferred.

Skills

• Ability to read and write English in order to provide basic patient care, to understand and communicate detailed instructions relating to basic patient care and performs simple arithmetic calculations in order to take and record weights, vital signs, and routine information on patient charts. • Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff in a courteous manner. • Basic computer skills

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides for care, comfort, and safety of assigned patients under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse
2. Assists patients in activities of daily living; including, but not limited to, bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, changing bed linens, etc.
3. Uses proper techniques to avoid infection of patient and self to avoid contamination of patient, equipment, and supplies
4. Procedural assistance as indicated or requested
5. Performs delegated nursing care procedures
6. Observes patients and reports reactions or changes in condition to appropriate nursing personnel
7. Complete close observation documentation
8. Distributes patients' trays and nourishments, fills water pitchers, and assists with feeding patients, if necessary; and collects trays at the end of the meal
9. Maintains and stocks patients' rooms in a clean and orderly condition which includes disposing of soiled linen, stocking necessary supplies and linens, cleaning counter surfaces, etc.
10. Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients (including transportation of patients in beds), secures patients' valuables and belongings
11. Escorts patients as need arises, adhering to necessary safety precautions
12. Performs routine vital signs, intakes and outputs, weights, and finger sticks for blood sugars, use pulse ox equipment, take blood pressures
13. Obtains lab specimens such as urine collections, sputum cultures, and heel sticks as appropriate on unit
14. Sets up O2 therapy
15. Reinforces use of incentive spirometry – splinting with pillows as needed
16. Conducts bladder scans, as directed
17. Performs oral suctioning, as directed
18. Uses and operates an EKG machine, as directed by the Registered Nurse
19. Discontinues an IV/saline lock as directed by the registered Nurse
20. Performs simple dressing changes, as directed by the Registered Nurse
21. Inserts, removes, and/or empties a Foley catheter as directed by the registered Nurse
22. Empty and record other drains as directed by the Registered Nurse
23. Utilize electronic medical records as trained and required for appropriate record keeping
24. Clean and stock supply shelves
25. Perform other related duties as assigned or directed
26. Precept new staff as directed

GBMC Values

Respect

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$16.86 - $24.00

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.