ENT - 7P-7:30A

GBMC HealthCare•Towson, MD

43d•$15 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, assists the Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (hereby mentioned as “nurse”) in providing direct and indirect patient care. Assists the nurse with delegated nursing procedures under the day-to-day supervision of the nurse and is formally supervised by the Nurse Manager. Collaborates with unit leadership in supporting patient care activities while promoting excellent patient experience.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
At least 6 months experience in direct patient care preferred
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 perform simple mathematic calculations in order to take and record weights, vital signs, and routine information in patient charts
Interpersonal skills are necessary to interact with patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff in a courteous manner.
Strong communication skills
Basic computer skills
Competent to safely handle medications
Current registration with 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 concentrate and pay attention to detail when performing basic patient care tasks
Ability to walk and stand up to ninety percent (90%) of work time and ability to lift and position patients

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months experience in direct patient care

Responsibilities

Provides for care, comfort, and safety of assigned patients under direct supervision of a nurse
Assists patients in activities of daily living, including, but not limited to, bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, changing bed linens, etc.
Uses proper techniques to avoid infection of patient and self to avoid contamination of patient, equipment, and supplies
Performs delegated nursing care procedures
Observes patients and reports reactions or changes in condition to appropriate nursing personnel
Complete close observation documentation
Distributes patients’ trays and nourishments, fills water pitchers, and assists with feeding patients, if necessary; and collects trays at the end of the meal
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.
Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients (including transportation of patients in beds), secures patients’ valuables and belongings
Escorts patients as need arises, adhering to necessary safety precautions
Performs routine vital signs, intakes and outputs, weights, finger sticks for blood glucose, use pulse ox equipment, perform point of care testing
Obtains lab specimens such as urine collections, sputum cultures, and heel sticks as appropriate on unit
Sets up O2 therapy
Reinforces use of incentive spirometry – splinting with pillows as needed
Conducts bladder scans, as directed
Performs oral suctioning, as directed
Uses and operates an EKG machine, as directed by the nurse
Discontinues an IV/saline lock as directed by the nurse
Performs simple dressing changes, as directed by the nurse
Inserts, removes, and/or empties a Foley catheter as directed by the nurse
Empty and record other drains as directed by the nurse
Utilize electronic medical records as trained and required for appropriate record keeping
Clean and stock supply shelves
Perform other related duties as assigned or directed
Precept new staff as directed
Coach and mentor staff
Assist with creating Nursing Support patient assignments
Prepare agenda and facilitate unit-based meetings as topics pertain to the Nursing Support role
Provide feedback for peer evaluations
Participate in interviewing new staff as needed
Assist with creating and balancing Nursing Support schedule
Participate in performance improvement and Lean Management System (LMS) activities
Participate in ACAs and RCAs as directed
Participate in audits as directed
Perform quality controls for EKG transmission and glucometers.
Collaborate with charge nurse with planning daily unit activities
Assist with leading shift huddles with Nursing Support on the unit
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and communicates information
Collaborate and collects unit feedback for improving teamwork
Demonstrate active problem solving
Demonstrate the correct use of chain of command
Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities
Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
Actively pursues learning and self-development
Pays attention to detail; follows through
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
Works cooperatively and collaboratively 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
Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers
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