PATIENT CARE TECH
Company: University of Maryland Medical System
Location: Hyattsville
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
What You Will Do: University of Maryland Capitol Region Health
is an integrated not-for-profit, community-owned organization
comprised of two hospitals and several other healthcare facilities
providing comprehensive, quality healthcare services to the
residents of Prince George's County, Maryland and surrounding
areas. Both hospitals within University of Maryland Capitol Region
Health have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report. University
of Maryland Capitol Region Health is the largest healthcare system
headquartered in Prince George's County. Facilities: Bowie Health
Campus, Family Health and Wellness Center, Glenridge Medical
Center, Laurel Regional Hospital and Prince George's Hospital
Center. Mission: To provide comprehensive health care of the
highest quality to residents and others who use our services while
strengthening our relationship with universities, research and
healthcare organizations to ensure best-in-class patient care.
Provides safe, effective and efficient patient care as directed by
assigned licensed nurse. + Assists with obtaining basic patient
information as part of the nursing history or ongoing assessment
and reports abnormal values to the appropriate nurse. + Orients
patients to the care environment to promote patient comfort and
safety.+ Observes and reports obvious physical and emotional
patient changes to assigned nurse.+ Monitors patients for special
risks and reports observations to assigned nurse (i.e., falls, skin
breakdown). + Makes regular patient visits to provide all patients
with quick response to their needs.+ Seeks guidance and direction
in prioritizing multiple demands to effectively meet patient's
needs.+ Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care
appropriate to the age of the patient served in the assigned work
area. Recognizes normal/abnormal vital sign parameters depending on
age of patient.+ Documents completely and accurately according to
the unit and division standards, including safety measures.+
Remains calm and effective in emergency situations and follows
appropriate guidelines.+ Performs and completes all assigned skills
and duties as outlined care plans, critical pathways, competencies,
skills lists, standards, policies and procedures. + Operates and
maneuvers patient care equipment safely.+ Initiates equipment to
ensure patient safety (bed alarm, side rails, trapeze, and
restraints).+ Uses proper body mechanics to safely transfer and
move patients.+ Practices infection control procedures and observes
Standard Precautions (including appropriate use of Personal
Protective Equipment).+ Demonstrates knowledge of role in emergency
situations (Code 99, Code Red, Code 13, Code D).+ Maintains area of
responsibility in neat and orderly condition. (Patient rooms are
neat and uncluttered, etc.)+ Stocks and returns equipment and
supplies to proper storage area.+ Reports broken and unsafe
equipment to appropriate personnel and/or Department Manger.+ May
be required to perform Unit Clerk activities as needed.What You
Need to Be Successful:+ High school graduate or equivalent or
certificate from structured program.+ Completion of first clinical
year of NLN-approved nursing program+ Licensed as a Certified
Nursing Assistant+ Ability to work cooperatively with patients,
staff and physicians under the direction of an RN. + Licensed by
the Maryland Board of Nursing.We are an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex,
gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion,
national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any
other characteristic protected by law.
Keywords: University of Maryland Medical System, Silver Spring , PATIENT CARE TECH, Other , Hyattsville, Maryland
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