Nurse Support Technician 7p-7a

Greater Baltimore Medical Center Healthcare
US - Pennsylvania - Shippensburg
October 3, 2024
Medical

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 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
Procedural assistance as indicated or requested
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, and finger sticks for blood sugars, use pulse ox equipment, take blood pressures
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 Registered Nurse
Discontinues an IV/saline lock as directed by the registered Nurse
Performs simple dressing changes, as directed by the Registered Nurse
Inserts, removes, and/or empties a Foley catheter as directed by the registered Nurse
Empty and record other drains as directed by the Registered 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

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 privacy
Listens 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 expectations
Actively pursues learning and self-development
Pays 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 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

Teamwork

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

Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others 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

Ethical Behavior

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

Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
Respects 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 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

Pay Range
$16.86 - $24.00
Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

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.

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Nurse Support Technician 7p-7a

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