Oncology), Part-Time - Dayshift (7am-7:30pm)

GBMC HealthCare•Towson, MD

2d•$15 - $22

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Patient Care Technician I assists a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse with direct and indirect patient care, including delegated nursing procedures. The role works under the day-to-day supervision of a nurse and formal supervision of the Nurse Manager, and collaborates with unit leadership to support patient care and an excellent patient experience. The position is part-time on the Medicine/Telemetry/Oncology unit, with a dayshift schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The technician provides for patients’ care, comfort, and safety; helps with activities of daily living; performs assigned procedures and observations; and supports unit operations, documentation, quality and safety activities, and Nursing Support staff development. All roles are expected to demonstrate GBMC Values, including respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, ethical behavior, and results.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current registration with the State of Maryland Board of Nursing Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) I or CNA II.
Heart Saver (CPR) certification.
Ability to read and write English to provide basic patient care, understand and communicate detailed care instructions, and perform simple mathematical calculations for recording weights, vital signs, and routine chart information.
Interpersonal skills to interact courteously with patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff.
Strong communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Competence in safely handling medications.
Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail when performing basic patient care tasks.
Ability to walk and stand for up to 90% of work time and to lift and position patients.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of experience in direct patient care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide for the care, comfort, and safety of assigned patients under a nurse’s direct supervision.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, and changing bed linens.
Use proper techniques to prevent infection and contamination of patients, equipment, and supplies.
Provide procedural assistance and perform delegated nursing care procedures.
Observe patients, report reactions or changes in condition to nursing personnel, and complete close-observation documentation.
Distribute patient trays and nourishments, fill water pitchers, assist with feeding when necessary, and collect trays after meals.
Maintain and stock patient rooms in clean, orderly condition, including disposing of soiled linen and stocking supplies and linens.
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, including transporting patients in beds; secure patients’ valuables and belongings.
Escort patients as needed while following safety precautions.
Perform routine vital signs, intake and output measurements, weights, blood glucose finger sticks, pulse oximetry, and point-of-care testing.
Obtain appropriate laboratory specimens, including urine collections, sputum cultures, and heel sticks.
Set up oxygen therapy and reinforce the use of incentive spirometry and pillow splinting as needed.
Conduct bladder scans as directed and perform oral suctioning as directed.
Operate an EKG machine as directed by a nurse.
Discontinue an IV or saline lock as directed by a nurse.
Perform simple dressing changes as directed by a nurse.
Insert, remove, and/or empty Foley catheters as directed by a nurse; empty and record other drains as directed.
Use electronic medical records as trained and required for appropriate record keeping.
Clean and stock supply shelves and perform other related duties as assigned or directed.
Precept new staff as directed, coach and mentor staff, and provide feedback for peer evaluations.
Assist with creating Nursing Support patient assignments and balancing the Nursing Support schedule.
Prepare agendas for and facilitate unit-based meetings when topics pertain to the Nursing Support role.
Participate in interviewing new staff as needed.
Participate in performance improvement and Lean Management System activities, ACAs and RCAs as directed, and audits as directed.
Perform quality controls for EKG transmission and glucometers.
Collaborate with the charge nurse in planning daily unit activities and assist with leading shift huddles with Nursing Support staff.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and communicate information.
Collaborate with others and collect unit feedback to improve teamwork; demonstrate active problem-solving and correct use of the chain of command.
Demonstrate GBMC Values, including respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, ethical behavior, and results.