Ambulatory Patient Care Tech - PRN (as needed) - Prince Georges

Children's National Hospital

4d•$21 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician in 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, assisting staff members and help direct patient flow.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (Required)
1 year in a healthcare setting if possible, in pediatrics
1 semester clinical experience completed at an accredited school of nursing or military corpsman training (Preferred)
Basic computer skills (typing, use of mouse, email)
Knowledge of aseptic technique
Basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
Human relations and interpersonal skills
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) (Required)
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)

Nice To Haves

1 year in a healthcare setting if possible, in pediatrics
1 semester clinical experience completed at an accredited school of nursing or military corpsman training

Responsibilities

Include 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 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.
Recognize 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
Observe and alert RN when there are monitor deviations
When assigned to monitor bank will follow the monitor guidelines to dress code and professionalism
Care for isolation patients
Adherence to hand washing before and after every patient
Clean equipment after each patient’s use
Document on nursing database, flow sheets and vital signs in a timely manner and notify appropriate charge nurse in computer or chart as suitable
Communicate 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 lease every hour; notify charge nurse when leaving and returning to the unit for any reason
Keep informed about council meetings and unit issues
Participate in shared decision making through contributing to unit discussion and support shared leadership decisions
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details – practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance