Pediatric Nurse Technician - Full Time - Day Shift

Pediatric Specialty Care•Hopewell Township, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Pediatric Specialty Care at Hopewell provides specialized long-term care for medically fragile and technology-dependent children in a warm, family-centered setting. Our team works every day to help children live fuller, happier lives while providing the clinical support they need to thrive. We are currently seeking compassionate Nurse Technicians (CNA) to join our team and help deliver exceptional care to the children and families we serve. The Nurse Technician role: As a Nurse Technician at PSC Hopewell, you will play an important role on a highly collaborative pediatric care team. Working alongside nurses, therapists, and physicians, you will help provide hands-on care and meaningful daily support to our residents. Responsibilities include: Assisting nurses with daily care for pediatric residents, Supporting activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, positioning, and mobility, Helping create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children, Building positive relationships with residents and families, Working closely with nurses, respiratory therapists, and therapy teams to support individualized care plans. Every day offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with complex medical needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must be at least 21 years of age
Possesses and maintains current, valid CPR/First Aid certification
Current, valid driver license
Proficiency with computer programs and applications preferred
Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant Certification preferred
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Responsibilities

Provides individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care and services including, but not limited to, keeping individuals dry i.e.,changing bed/crib linens, assisting individuals with bowel and bladder functions, assisting with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting individuals into and out of beds, chairs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., assisting individuals to walk with or without self-help devices.
Documents all provided services (i.e., ADL care, meals and activity participation) in the individual’s medical record.
Checks each individual routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are met.
Prepares individuals for meals and assists with the serving and feeding of meals as indicated in individual’s care plan.
Completes clinical duties including preforming range of motion, emptying ostomy bags, and obtaining vital signs following training and competency assessment.
Performs routine housekeeping duties (i.e., cleaning equipment, toys, spills, etc.) before leaving work area for breaks or at the end of the workday; stores all tools, equipment and supplies properly.
Reports all changes in the individual’s condition to the supervisor as soon as possible.
Responsible for performing all assigned tasks in accordance with the established policies and procedures under the direction of a supervisor.
Consistently demonstrates the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
Shows respect for personal possessions of individuals and helping maintain an orderly and pleasant environment on the nursing unit for staff and individuals.
Observes and practices confidentiality of individuals’ information and privacy when performing job duties.
Based on each individual’s ability, provides activities that enhance self-esteem, maintain, or improve physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Assists with loading/unloading individuals from vehicles as necessary.
May be responsible for the safe transport of children to appointments in a PSC owned vehicle.
Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment.
Develops and maintains a good working rapport with inter-departmental staff within the center to assure that services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the individuals.