Patient Care Technician II- NICU PT 24 hrs/wk 7p-7a

GBMC HealthCare•Towson, MD

19d•$17 - $24

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Patient Care Technician II assists the Registered Nurse in providing direct and indirect patient care. The role assists with delegated nursing procedures under the day-to-day supervision of the Registered Nurse and is formally supervised by the Nurse Manager. The position is part-time, scheduled for 24 hours per week on a 7 p.m.–7 a.m. shift, in the NICU. The technician provides for the care, comfort, and safety of assigned patients; assists with activities of daily living; performs delegated procedures; observes patients and reports changes; and supports patient admissions, transfers, and discharges. Duties also include routine measurements and point-of-care tasks, specimen collection, use of designated equipment, maintaining clean and stocked patient areas, and required documentation in electronic medical records. The role may also involve professional development and unit support activities, including precepting and mentoring staff, contributing to schedules and assignments, participating in quality and safety activities, and collaborating with the charge nurse and other staff. All roles are expected to demonstrate GBMC Values: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Ethical Behavior, and Results.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of current experience in direct patient care.
Ability to read and write English to provide basic patient care and understand and communicate detailed care instructions.
Ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations for taking and recording weights, vital signs, and routine patient-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.
Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) I or CNA II.
Certification as a Patient Care Technician (PCT).
Heartsaver CPR certification.
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

Med/Surg patient population experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide for the care, comfort, and safety of assigned patients under direct supervision of a nurse.
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 and report reactions or changes in condition to appropriate nursing personnel; complete close-observation documentation.
Distribute meal trays and nourishments, fill water pitchers, assist with feeding when necessary, and collect trays after meals.
Maintain and stock patients’ rooms in a clean and orderly condition, including disposing of soiled linen and replenishing supplies and linens.
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, including transporting patients in beds, and secure patients’ valuables and belongings.
Escort patients as needed while following safety precautions.
Perform routine vital signs, intake and output measurements, weights, finger-stick blood glucose tests, 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 use of incentive spirometry, including pillow splinting as needed.
Conduct bladder scans as directed.
Perform oral suctioning as directed.
Use and operate an EKG machine as directed by the nurse.
Discontinue an IV or saline lock as directed by the nurse.
Perform simple dressing changes as directed by the nurse.
Insert, remove, or empty a Foley catheter as directed by the nurse.
Empty and record other drains as directed by the nurse.
Use 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 and balancing the Nursing Support schedule.
Prepare agendas and facilitate unit-based meetings on topics related to the Nursing Support role.
Provide feedback for peer evaluations and 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 staff and collect unit feedback to improve teamwork; demonstrate active problem solving and correct use of the chain of command.
Demonstrate GBMC Values of Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Ethical Behavior, and Results.