Under direct supervision, assists the Registered Nurse in providing direct and indirect patient care. Assists the Registered Nurse with delegated nursing procedures under the day-to-day supervision of the Registered Nurse and is formally supervised by the Nurse Manager.

Education:
High School or GED.
Licensures/Certifications:
•    Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
•    Certified as a Patient Care Technician (PCT).
•    Heart saver (CPR Certification).
Experience:
At least 1 year of current experience in direct patient care. Med/Surg patient population preferred.
Skills:

•    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 performs simple arithmetic calculations in order to take and record weights, vital signs, and routine information on patient charts.
•    Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff in a courteous manner.
•    Basic computer skills
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides for care, comfort, and safety of assigned patients under direct supervision of a Registered NurseAssists 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 suppliesProcedural assistance as indicated or requestedPerforms delegated nursing care proceduresObserves patients and reports reactions or changes in condition to appropriate nursing personnelComplete close observation documentationDistributes patients’ trays and nourishments, fills water pitchers, and assists with feeding patients, if necessary; and collects trays at the end of the mealMaintains 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 belongingsEscorts patients as need arises, adhering to necessary safety precautionsPerforms routine vital signs, intakes and outputs, weights, and finger sticks for blood sugars, use pulse ox equipment, take blood pressuresObtains lab specimens such as urine collections, sputum cultures, and heel sticks as appropriate on unitSets up O2 therapyReinforces use of incentive spirometry – splinting with pillows as neededConducts bladder scans, as directedPerforms oral suctioning, as directedUses and operates an EKG machine, as directed by the Registered NurseDiscontinues an IV/saline lock as directed by the registered NursePerforms simple dressing changes, as directed by the Registered NurseInserts, removes, and/or empties a Foley catheter as directed by the registered NurseEmpty and record other drains as directed by the Registered NurseUtilize electronic medical records as trained and required for appropriate record keepingClean and stock supply shelvesPerform other related duties as assigned or directedPrecept new staff as directed

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Meets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.