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Sitter PRN-Nursing Support Float Pool
At the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), we are creating a better state of care, for our communities and our team members at more than 150 locations across Maryland.
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UMMS embraces a just culture where all team members are treated fairly and are empowered to communicate their goals and pursue their full career potential. We are guided by our shared values—compassion, discovery, excellence, diversity and integrity—and we are looking for talented individuals who will embrace those values and help us achieve our mission and vision.
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Sitter PRN-Nursing Support Float Pool
Job ID: REF24706M
Area of Interest:
Location: Largo,MD US
Hours of Work: Self Schedule – Must work 24 weekend hours in four week schedule period. Must work one summer and one winter holiday
Job Facility: UM Capital Region Health
Employment Type: Per Diem
Shift: Rotating
Job Description
- Provides safe, effective, timely and efficient patient care to assigned patient under supervision of licensed nurse. This includes:
- Obtains report from the assigned Nurse regarding the specific care needs of the patient.
- Obtains vital signs as assigned during the shift and documents on the Patient Care Flow record
- Documents observation & monitoring of the patient on the Restraint/Close Observation Flow Sheet, (3-802) every 15 minutes and other monitoring (i.e.: range of motion, toileting, meals, fluids, vital signs) at the indicated frequency. Immediately notifies assigned nursing staff of changes requiring intervention.
- Ensures comfort and safety of assigned patients at all times while on duty, including assisting with toileting and other hygiene needs. Changes the bed as needed
- Remains within arms reach of the patient until relieved by another staff member
- Performs patient transfers to chair, bed or stretcher as requested, observing basic safety practices and principles of body mechanics.
- Observes appropriate safety practices for patients including arm bands, side rails, restraints, call light position and toileting.
- Provides assistance to nursing staff as needed.
- Greets customers in courteous, friendly, respectful and professional manner at all times, including maintaining eye contact when appropriate.
- Follows communication protocols to both internal and external customers, including introducing him/herself with job title and experience, asking open ended questions, such as “How may I be of help to you?” using the customer’s name as soon as it is learned.
- Responds promptly and appropriately to customer questions/concerns/complaints and attempts immediate resolution
- Keeps customer’s information confidential, including public places such as elevators or the cafeteria
- Provides assistance and offers help immediately, including finding someone else to meet the request, if unable to do so him/herself. Introduce other staff to customers when a hand-off occurs and explain that the person will provide excellent service.
- Demonstrates commitment to excellent service recovery when a customer’s expectations have not been met.
Company Description
At UM Capital Region Health, we’re about to changeUP everything with the opening of our new hospital in Spring 2021!
Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.
Qualifications
- Current Maryland license in good standing as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
- Less than one year
- Microsoft Office Suite Skill Level
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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