Nurse Technician (Evening and Night Shifts)

Kennedy Krieger Institute • Baltimore, MD

39d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Rehabilitation/Feeding Unit provides 24-hour medical, nursing, respiratory and intensive therapy services. The Neurorehabilitation program treats patients ranging from infants to young adults with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, chronic pain disorders, feeding and swallowing disorders, recovering from orthopedic surgery, and complex medical conditions. This position is 40 hours per week, working 2 evening shifts (3:00pm-11:30pm) and 2 night shifts (7:00pm-7:30am) every week including every other weekend.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Completion of a recognized training program in providing direct patient care (i.e., Nursing Assistant Certificate).
• Experience with pediatric and/or developmental disabled population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the licensed nurse, and at the beginning of every shift, the Nursing Technician I reviews the electronic medical records and interdisciplinary protocols for assigned patients.
• With the licensed nurse, prioritizes work schedules to accommodate the needs of assigned patients and the efficient functioning of the unit.
• Provides direct patient physical care, including patients’ personal hygiene, consistent with the patients’ levels of adaptive skills.
• Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for patients with altered mobility.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
• Prepares and transports patients for scheduled appointments and remains with patients when required.
• Assumes responsibility for cleanliness, neatness, and organization of the patients’ environments and helps maintain a safe patient environment.
• Documents in the electronic medical records with clear, concise, and accurate data regarding patients’ conditions, issues, etc.
• Identifies and reports problems and concerns to the licensed nurse regarding patient protocols including any changes in patients’ physical/emotional health.
• Collects, labels, and transports laboratory specimens and other requested items to appropriate areas as assigned.
• Actively participates in Nursing Department activities including in-services to improve the work environment.

Benefits

• $10,500/year tuition advancement /reimbursement for employees earning undergrad and graduate degrees (pro-rated for 16-39 hours/week)
• 50% college tuition grant for dependents up to $32,000/year for eligible employees budgeted 30-40 hours per week who have 5 years of service or more.
• $2000 RN referral bonus
• Recently increased differentials
• Student loan repayment for employees budgeted 30-40 hours per week ($100 per month up to $10,500)
• Bonus incentive for a masters degree
• Bonus incentive for nursing certification
• Medical, Dental, Vision (active the month after you attend HR) most places make you wait 3-6 months)
• Enhanced Mental Health Benefits
• 401K Automatic 3% employer-funded “base contribution” with additional 1.5%-3% based on years of service
• Sick and Vacation accrual upon first day of work
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (Child Care Spending Account)
• $2,000 for each eligible child through the age of 6; $600 for each child age 7-10
• Self-scheduling
• Progressive Career Ladder with salary increase
• Program to earn free CEUs
• Free secure and monitored parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED