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Posted: 10-Sep-23
Location: Havre De Grace, Maryland
Salary: Open
Job Description
General Summary
Assists in providing patient care and treatment in accordance with the Division of Nursing Standards. Maintains in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment, assists the patient care team to provide various patient care activities and maintains customer service focus essential for smooth operation. Performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services required to maintain the therapeutic milieu. Provides care to a general adult population of acutely ill psychiatric patients. The age of population served is neonate to geriatric or as defined in unit-specific structural standards in the assigned area.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
- As part of the care team, meets with RN to receive report and patient priorities for the shift. The PCT will coordinate with RN throughout shift.
- Accurately takes, records, and reports vital signs, pain rating, height, weight, pulse oximetry and I&O (including drains).
- Consistently demonstrates psychomotor and critical thinking skills necessary to perform and document specific patient tasks as delegated by the RN, per protocol. These include but are not limited to: Specimen collection (urine, stool, sputum), Bedside glucose monitoring, Application of Telemetry, EKG - adult, Enemas, Post mortem care, D/C Foley catheters and Bladder scan with print-out.
- Provides personal care that may include bathing, oral hygiene, active or passive ROM, turning and positioning, AM & PM care, and feeding of selected patients as assigned.
Promptly reports changes in patient condition to RN. Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
Minimize hospital acquired infections by compliance with isolation procedures, restocking of isolation supplies, performing appropriate hand hygiene, maintaining cleanliness of clinical equipment as required by SOP.
Reports equipment and environmental repair needs to the Charge RN, CNM, and Help desk.
Enhances patient and family experience by: courteous and compassionate interactions with patient and families; compliance with professional dress code per policy; maintaining a clean and orderly patient room; and, placing personal items within safe and convenient reach of patient.
Company Description
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.
A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.
Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:
University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital (UM HMH), Havre de Grace, MD
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD
The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD
The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD
The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Must have current knowledge of psychological theory and/or related behavioral health theory. AA or Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or related field, or pursuing a degree in a related healthcare field, or one (1) year experience in the behavioral health field in lieu of degree.
- Certified by the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Nursing Assistant required.
- Current BLS required.
- Previous experience as a CNA in a behavioral health setting preferred.
- May require up to (3) weeks of orientation with a preceptor.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to: a) read, write and comprehend medical terminology; b) effectively convey verbal and written information; c) follow directions; d) perform simple mathematical calculations correctly; e) respond to emergency situations appropriately; f) adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the hospital, including all shifts; g) effectively function as a member of a collaborative team; h) organize and manage time effectively, setting appropriate priorities; i) comply with OSHA standards; and j) understands and respects importance of patient privacy and confidentiality; k) develops and promotes a constructive/positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to maintain cooperation with and assist fellow health team members, physicians, intra and inter-departments, hospital and nursing administration.
