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Certified Nursing Assistant License Required



Current Healthcare Provider CPR Card



SUMMARY: The Patient Care Technician I (PCT I) demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care to adult and geriatric frail/elderly patients and collaborates with other members of the patient care team in carrying out plans of care for the patient.

This is a semi-skilled position for assisting registered nurses in direct patient care activities. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Ascension Health Core Values, St. Agnes policies/procedures and applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations and is accountable for efficient use of resources and support of the St. Agnes mission.

Required Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Required License, Certification and/or Registration: Must be certified in the state of Maryland as a CNA. Must maintain BCLS certification.

Preferred Experience: Previous experience as a CNA]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2139753-Maryland-Orthopedic


Certified Nursing Assistant License Required



Current Healthcare Provider CPR Card



Summary: The Emergency Department Technician supports the direct care of the patients, families and visitors during an “episode of care.” Responsibilities include direct care (vital signs, venipuncture, I&O’S), indirect care (MD exam assistance, stocking and transportation) and customer service (such as warmth, support and food). The individual in the role may also answer phones or perform order entry in the computer or any other tasks such as requested by nursing staff but are within the scope of their job description/role. Each individual is also responsible for the success of a shift and support of peers and other team members. Every team member is responsible for the financial success of the unit/organization and minimum requirements for delivery of quality care and services. Work requires occasional communication outside of the work group. Communication with external contacts is for providing or receiving factual information. Courtesy and tact are required in dealing with customers.

Responsibilities are carried out in accordance with Ascension Health Core Values and St. Agnes policies/ procedures and applicable civil laws, and individual is accountable for efficient use of resources and support of the St. Agnes mission.

Required Education: CPR, CNA License or student nurse who has completed fundamental nursing courses

Preferred Experience : EMT, Paramedic

Required Experience: N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Supervision received from: Director of the Emergency Department, Team Leaders, Charge Nurse]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2139752-Maryland-Nursing-Support


Certified Nursing Assistant License Required



Current Healthcare Provider CPR Card



SUMMARY: This is a semi-skilled position for assisting registered nurses in direct patient care activities of a more advanced technical level.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Ascension Health Core Values, St. Agnes policies/ procedures and applicable civil laws. Is accountable for efficient use of resources and support of the St. Agnes mission.

The Patient Care Technician I (PCT I) demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide patient care as defined in the job responsibilities and performance standards of this job description for the following

Required Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Required License, Certification and/or Registration: Must be certified in the state of Maryland as a CNA. Must maintain BCLS certification.

Preferred Experience: Previous experience as a CNA]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2136534-Maryland-Nursing-Support
Job Summary: The Unit Secretary I assists the Team Leaders/Charge Registered Nurse by coordinating non-clinical activities on a nursing unit. Responsibilities include initiating the processing of physician’s orders and managing information flow among nursing staff, physicians, ancillary departments, patients and other unit guests while providing excellent customer service. Communication skills are required to persuade or gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas. Responsibility exists to ensure that internal customers are satisfied with service. Communication with external contacts is for providing or receiving factual information. Courtesy and tact are required in dealing with customers.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Ascension Health Core Values, St. Agnes policies/ procedures and applicable civil laws. Is accountable for efficient use of resources and support of the St. Agnes mission.

Processes physician’s orders:

1. Transcribes physician’s orders:

a. independently,

b. accurately,

c. in a timely fashion.

d. Immediately notifies appropriate person of stat orders.

2. Follows through on completion of forms, requisitions, and orders necessary to complete physician’s orders.

Management of Communication and Information Flow:

3. Keeps track of information needed by physicians, staff, patients, and visitors. Accurately disseminates this information to the appropriate person.

4. Is proficient in the use of communication devices including telephone, fax machine, computer, and nurse call system.

5. Applies standards of good customer relations with patients, families, and co-workers.

6. Presents a positive image to the public.

7. Answers telephone in a cordial, helpful manner.

8. When interacting with patients/families, uses specialized communication training specific to the patient/family age group.

9. Practices good listening skills.

10. Assist families/visitors in problem solving by referring them to the appropriate source.

Coordination of Clerical Functions:

11. Uses computer terminal for data entry and retrieval:

a. Enters orders correctly.

b. Retrieves information accurately.

12. Acts as resource for nursing staff for computer use.

13. Organizes work and sets priorities.

14. Maintains nursing station in neat and organized manner.

15. Collects patient statistics and keeps patient log book up-to-date.

16. Maintains charts in proper order, applies labels to patients’ medical records, prepares new charts, checks for completeness.

Supply Control:

17. Inventories and orders stock as assigned.

18. Ensures that record of patient charges for past 24 hours is available for pick-up.

Orientation:

19. Assists with orientation for new secretaries.

20. Provides complete instruction and exposure to all aspects of role when training new unit secretaries.

Core Values:

21. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

22. Is supportive of peers and leadership and deals with differences of opinion in a constructive way.

Use of Resources:

23. Demonstrates consideration of cost containment by demonstrating effective and efficient use of time, supplies, and materials.

Knowledge of St. Agnes Mission, Goals, and Objectives:

24. Participates in staff meetings.

25. Meets standard for mandatory training.

Required Education: Graduation from h igh school, GED, commercial school, or equivalent required.

Required Experience: Less than one year

Preferred Experience: Basic medical terminology preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Supervision received from: Nurse Manager]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2133758-Maryland-Nursing-Support


Certified Nursing Assistant License Required



Current Healthcare Provider CPR Card



SUMMARY: The Patient Care Technician II (PCT II) position performs all the responsibilities of the Patient Care Technician I position and, under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs selected advanced procedures such as phlebotomy. The patient care technician demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care to adult and geriatric frail/elderly patients and collaborates with other members of the patient care team in carrying out plans of care for the patient.

Essential functions :

The Patient Care Technician II (PCT II) demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide patient care as defined in the job responsibilities and performance standards of this job description for the following: -

1. Following competency testing the PCT II performs the following complex procedures in caring for patients:

A. ALL Patient Care Technicians II 1. Draw blood from peripheral veins

2. Take and record vital signs in the medical record

3. Perform BCBGM

4. Discontinue peripheral IV catheters no more than 1.5 inches in length.

5. Priming of tube feedings.

6. Monitor intake and output

7. Insert saline lock (designated areas)

8. Insert foley catheter (designated areas)

9. Obtain and label patient specimens as appropriate.

10. Encourage use of incentive spirometry.

11. Maintain oxygen via face mask or nasal cannula at order delivery rate.

12. Obtain and record pulse oximetry in the medical record.

13. Change appliance on established ostomies.

14. Apply and remove S.C.D.’s.

15. Demonstrate safe use of restraints.

16. Administer non-medicated enemas.

17. Provide post-mortem care.

18. Place patient on hypothermia blanket according to nursing procedure.

19. Documents patient care provided in the medical record.

20. Report the necessary information to the nurse assigned to the patient.

21. Document personal belongings list upon patient’s admission to the unit in the medical record.

22. Provide assistance with activities of daily living.

B. ADULT CRITICAL CARE PCT II’s ONLY 1. Assist in procedures such as arterial line, chest tube and P.A. line insertions by: assembling and properly setting up appropriate equipment.

2. Perform oral, nasopharyngeal, endotracheal and tracheal suctioning.

3. Perform E.K.G.’s, place cardiac leads and telemetry unit.

4. Inserts saline locks (designated areas)

C. WELL BABY NURSERY PCT II’s ONLY

1. Observes breathing patterns or color changes and reports problems.

2. P.K.U.

3. Hemocue.

4. Applies pulse oximetry and E.K.G leads.

5. Caring for infants in phototherapy.

6. Caring for infants in isolation.

7. Set up sterile field and acts as assistant for circumcisions.

8. Assisting with setting up and reinforcing use of breast pump.

General duties:

Meets or exceeds expectations of individuals for whom service is provided.

Participates on interdepartmental, hospital and departmental committees as appropriate.

Required Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Required License, Certification and/or Registration: Must be certified in the state of Maryland as a CNA . Must have a valid and current CPR card.

Required Experience: If a nursing student, must have completed nursing fundamentals course and passed first clinical semester.

Preferred Experience: Previous experience as a CNA in an acute care setting]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2133757-Maryland-Nursing-Support


Minimum of 1 year of experience

Job Summary: The Unit Secretary I assists the Team Leaders/Charge Registered Nurse by coordinating non-clinical activities on a nursing unit. Responsibilities include initiating the processing of physician’s orders and managing information flow among nursing staff, physicians, ancillary departments, patients and other unit guests while providing excellent customer service. Communication skills are required to persuade or gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas. Responsibility exists to ensure that internal customers are satisfied with service. Communication with external contacts is for providing or receiving factual information. Courtesy and tact are required in dealing with customers.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Ascension Health Core Values, St. Agnes policies/ procedures and applicable civil laws. Is accountable for efficient use of resources and support of the St. Agnes mission.

Processes physician’s orders:

1. Transcribes physician’s orders:

a. independently,

b. accurately,

c. in a timely fashion.

d. Immediately notifies appropriate person of stat orders.

2. Follows through on completion of forms, requisitions, and orders necessary to complete physician’s orders.

Management of Communication and Information Flow:

3. Keeps track of information needed by physicians, staff, patients, and visitors. Accurately disseminates this information to the appropriate person.

4. Is proficient in the use of communication devices including telephone, fax machine, computer, and nurse call system.

5. Applies standards of good customer relations with patients, families, and co-workers.

6. Presents a positive image to the public.

7. Answers telephone in a cordial, helpful manner.

8. When interacting with patients/families, uses specialized communication training specific to the patient/family age group.

9. Practices good listening skills.

10. Assist families/visitors in problem solving by referring them to the appropriate source.

Coordination of Clerical Functions:

11. Uses computer terminal for data entry and retrieval:

a. Enters orders correctly.

b. Retrieves information accurately.

12. Acts as resource for nursing staff for computer use.

13. Organizes work and sets priorities.

14. Maintains nursing station in neat and organized manner.

15. Collects patient statistics and keeps patient log book up-to-date.

16. Maintains charts in proper order, applies labels to patients’ medical records, prepares new charts, checks for completeness.

Supply Control:

17. Inventories and orders stock as assigned.

18. Ensures that record of patient charges for past 24 hours is available for pick-up.

Orientation:

19. Assists with orientation for new secretaries.

20. Provides complete instruction and exposure to all aspects of role when training new unit secretaries.

Core Values:

21. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

22. Is supportive of peers and leadership and deals with differences of opinion in a constructive way.

Use of Resources:

23. Demonstrates consideration of cost containment by demonstrating effective and efficient use of time, supplies, and materials.

Knowledge of St. Agnes Mission, Goals, and Objectives:

24. Participates in staff meetings.

25. Meets standard for mandatory training.

Required Education: Graduation from h igh school, GED, commercial school, or equivalent required.

Required Experience: Less than one year

Preferred Experience: Basic medical terminology preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Supervision received from: Nurse Manager]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2126582-Maryland-Nursing-Support


Job Summary: This is a position under the supervision of a registered nurse that assists with the perioperative nursing care in a single operating room. Duties are of diversified technical nature requiring specific knowledge of acceptable OR procedures and techniques. Demonstrates knowledge in and assists in providing care appropriate to the life stage.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Ascension Health Core Values, St. Agnes policies/ procedures and applicable civil laws. Is accountable for efficient use of resources and support of the St. Agnes mission.

Required Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent

Desired: completion of study as surgical technologist

Required experience: P revious experience as surgical tech desired

Required Licensure, Certification and/or Registration: C ertification as surgical technologist preferred]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2092069-Maryland-Nursing-Support


Summary:

The Unit Secretary I assists the Team Leaders/Charge Registered Nurse by coordinating non-clinical activities on a nursing unit. Responsibilities include initiating the processing of physician’s orders and managing information flow among nursing staff, physicians, ancillary departments, patients and other unit guests while providing excellent customer service. Communication skills are required to persuade or gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas. Responsibility exists to ensure that internal customers are satisfied with service. Communication with external contacts is for providing or receiving factual information. Courtesy and tact are required in dealing with customers.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Ascension Health Core Values, St. Agnes policies/ procedures and applicable civil laws. Is accountable for efficient use of resources and support of the St. Agnes mission.

Essential functions:

Consistently and independently follows established safety and infection control procedures. Intervenes in unsafe situations.

Complies with the standards of conduct and Corporate Responsibility Program and seeks guidance when in doubt.

Meets or exceeds expectations of individuals for whom service is provided.

Processes physician’s orders:

1. Transcribes physician’s orders:

a. independently,

b. accurately,

c. in a timely fashion.

d. Immediately notifies appropriate person of stat orders.

2. Follows through on completion of forms, requisitions, and orders necessary to complete physician’s orders.

Management of Communication and Information Flow:

3. Keeps track of information needed by physicians, staff, patients, and visitors. Accurately disseminates this information to the appropriate person.

4. Is proficient in the use of communication devices including telephone, fax machine, computer, and nurse call system.

5. Applies standards of good customer relations with patients, families, and co-workers.

6. Presents a positive image to the public.

7. Answers telephone in a cordial, helpful manner.

8. When interacting with patients/families, uses specialized communication training specific to the patient/family age group.

9. Practices good listening skills.

10. Assist families/visitors in problem solving by referring them to the appropriate source.

Coordination of Clerical Functions:

11. Uses computer terminal for data entry and retrieval:

a. Enters orders correctly.

b. Retrieves information accurately.

12. Acts as resource for nursing staff for computer use.

13. Organizes work and sets priorities.

14. Maintains nursing station in neat and organized manner.

15. Collects patient statistics and keeps patient log book up-to-date.

16. Maintains charts in proper order, applies labels to patients’ medical records, prepares new charts, checks for completeness.

Supply Control:

17. Inventories and orders stock as assigned.

18. Ensures that record of patient charges for past 24 hours is available for pick-up.

Orientation:

19. Assists with orientation for new secretaries.

20. Provides complete instruction and exposure to all aspects of role when training new unit secretaries.

Core Values:

21. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

22. Is supportive of peers and leadership and deals with differences of opinion in a constructive way.

Use of Resources:

23. Demonstrates consideration of cost containment by demonstrating effective and efficient use of time, supplies, and materials.

Knowledge of St. Agnes Mission, Goals, and Objectives:

24. Participates in staff meetings.

25. Meets standard for mandatory training.

Required Education: Graduation from h igh school, GED, commercial school, or equivalent required.

Required Experience : Less than one year

Preferred Experience : Basic medical terminology preferred.]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT 1918669-Maryland-Nursing-Support