nursing assistant

MedStar Health

<div>About this Job:
<p><b>
General Summary of Position</b><br>
Functions as a member of the patient-centered care team to provide direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse for assigned patients and their families/significant others. Assists nursing medical and therapy staff with procedures/tests and rehabilitation treatments; supports patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Performs specific care activities such as specimen collection phlebotomy intravenous (IV) catheter insertion electrocardiography (EKG) and documentation in the health record.Incumbents in this position may perform all or a combination of the duties described depending upon the assigned work area and the specific needs of the patients and the department.</p><p><b>
Primary Duties and Responsibilities</b></p><br>
<p></p><ul><li>
Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality and safety standards and SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental regulations and accreditation standards.</li><li>
Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene including bathing mouth care dressing skin care positioning feeding ambulation toileting and range of motion activities. Assists with patient mobilization and rehabilitation use of crutches and walkers and transfer/transport of patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.</li><li>
Collects specimens (e.g. blood urine sputum stool); performs venipuncture/phlebotomy; obtains EKGs; and inserts intravenous (IV) catheters changes of IV sites and dressings and routine inspection of IV sites.</li><li>
Assists in the measurement and documentation of patient's intake and output (I&amp;O). Accurately takes and records patient's vital signs height and weight pulse oximetry point of care and waived testing (i.e. finger sticks for glucose monitoring/Accucheck urine dipstick hemoccult) and other pertinent data or information in the patient's health record.</li><li>
Performs routine sterile non-sterile (e.g. application of thermal soaks) and other treatments/activities identified by unit/hospital policy inclusive of but not limited to: tube feedings; ostomy care; placement of condom catheters Foley Catheter care and removal; bladder scanning and straight catheterization; perineal care; simple dressing changes and wound care; turning and positioning; maintenance of drainage tubes; care of oxygen equipment; assistance with the application maintenance and removal of traction casts splints and exercise equipment; bowel evacuation procedures; suppositories and digital stimulation; postmortem care and transportation of body to the morgue.</li><li>
Maintains the comfort privacy and confidentiality and dignity of each patient in the delivery of services. Performs patient observation duty including 1:1 observation and safe application of restraints. Prepares patients to be seen by providers. Assists providers and registered nurses in patient examinations and procedures.</li><li>
Rounds on all assigned patients based on established standards (e.g. hourly purposeful rounding). Reports actual and potential problems concerning patients/families including changes in the patient's condition to the registered nurse and other care team members as necessary. Ensures complete hand off to oncoming shift and obtains full hand off from outgoing shift. Initiates and assists in CPR when indicated.</li><li>
Participates in patient/family teaching as directed and responds to questions from patients families and visitors in a prompt courteous and respectful manner referring them to appropriate personnel if necessary.</li><li>
Maintains the cleanliness and safety of patient rooms/environment by distributing and changing linen/towels removing used meal trays checking bed siderails and safety restraints etc. Assists with environmental services support such as linen management trash removal and cleaning patient rooms as needed.</li><li>
Transports and/or escorts patients during discharges transfers and/or medical appointments. Completes errands such as delivering specimens to the laboratory equipment and supplies etc. as required.</li><li>
Receives and stocks equipment and supplies and maintains orderly supply and utility rooms.</li><li>
Attends staff meetings ongoing educational offerings and participate in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.</li></ul><p><b>
Minimal Qualifications</b><br>
<b>Education</b></p><ul><li>
High School Diploma or GED required</li><li>
Completion of an approved nursing assistant certification program required</li></ul><p><b>
Experience</b></p><ul><li>
1-2 years experience as a certified nursing assistant preferred</li><li>
Experience as a care technician preferred</li><li>
General health care experience in an acute care long-term care or other settings preferred</li><li>
Student nurse in junior or senior year preferred</li></ul><p><b>
Licenses and Certifications</b></p><ul><li>
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant from the relevant jurisdiction required</li><li>
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required</li><li>
Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.</li><li>
CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred</li></ul><p><b>
Knowledge Skills and Abilities</b></p><ul><li>
Basic math knowledge; verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>
Basic computer skills preferred.</li></ul>
This position has a hiring range of : USD $19.55 - USD $34.25 /Hr.</div>

Patient Care Tech Rehab

The George Washington University Hospital

<div>Responsibilities:
<div><b>
Join Our Exceptional Team at George Washington University Hospital</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Since opening its doors in 2002, George Washington University Hospital has been at the forefront of medical innovation, providing cutting-edge care in a state-of-the-art facility. As a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in the heart of downtown Washington, DC, our hospital is renowned for its Level I Trauma Center and Level III NICU. We offer unparalleled expertise in cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women&rsquo;s health, and advanced surgical procedures, including robotic and minimally invasive techniques. Operated by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation&rsquo;s leading healthcare providers, we are committed to excellence in patient care and organizational growth.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
GWUH</b> offers comprehensive benefits such as:</div><ul><li>
Challenging and rewarding work environment</li><li>
Competitive Compensation</li><li>
Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!</li><li>
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan</li><li>
Generous Paid Time Off</li><li>
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan</li><li>
Tuition Reimbursement</li><li>
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li><li>
Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries</li><li>
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com</li></ul><p><b>
POSITION SUMMARY</b></p><ul><li>
Performs direct patient care tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse and performs various tasks as competency documentation designates. Position provides direct patient care limited to non-invasive procedures, unless specifically certified in phlebotomy.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div><b>
Education/Qualification</b></div><ul><li>
High School diploma</li><li>
At least six months of recent Hospital, long-term care, or medical work experience, which provided knowledge of basic patient-care activities related to Multi-skilled technician duties</li><li>
Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant Course, or two years of nursing school.</li></ul><div><b>
Skills</b></div><ul><li>
Fundamental computer skills and keyboard familiarity</li><li>
Able to speak and write English Fluently</li><li>
Demonstrated communication, organization and critical thinking skills</li><li>
Knowledge of medical terminology</li></ul><div><b>
About Universal Health Services</b>: One of the nation&rsquo;s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World&rsquo;s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America&rsquo;s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com</div><div></div><div><b><br>
EEO Statement</b>: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams:</b> We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.</div></div>

Patient Care Tech CNA Neuro Ortho Part Time Day (1 shift/week)

Patient Care Tech CNA Medical Surgical Part Time Night

Patient Care Tech CNA Medical Surgical Overflow Full Time Night

Johns Hopkins Health System

<div></div><div><div><div>Requisition #:</div><div>
664824</div>
<div>Location:</div><div>
Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, DC 20016
</div><div>Category:</div><div>
Nursing Support/Patient Care</div>
<div>Schedule:</div><div>
Night Shift</div>
<div>Employment Type:</div><div>
Full Time</div>
</div>
<p></p><div><div><p>Schedule: 36 Hours | Day or Night Shift Available</p>
<p>Sibley Memorial Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, has a distinguished history of serving the community since its founding in 1890. As a not-for-profit and full-service community hospital, Sibley offers medical, surgical, intensive care, obstetric, oncology, orthopedic and skilled nursing inpatient services, as well as a 24-hour Emergency Department. Sibley&rsquo;s campus is also home to Grand Oaks, an assisted living residence, a medical building with physician offices and ambulatory surgery and imaging centers.</p>
<p>
The Patient Care Tech will provide nursing support for The Renaissance, a 45 bed skilled nursing/rehab facility at Sibley Memorial Hospital.</p>
<p>
The Clinical Technician (PCT) works as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with advanced training in specific clinical skills/competencies on the health care team.</p>
<ul>
<li>Periodically checks patients, takes vital signs, and observes condition of the patient and patient care equipment or devices.
</li><li>Provides personal care for patient including hygiene and physical comfort measures</li>
<li>Performs bedside glucose monitoring, EKG tracing, and phlebotomy</li>
<li>Inserts IVs
</li><li>Measures and records intake and output</li>
<li>Inserts and removes Foley catheters</li>
</ul>
<p><b>What Awaits You:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Career growth and development</li>
<li>Tuition assistance</li>
<li>Free onsite parking</li>
<li>Up to <b>26 days</b>paid leave upon employment</li>
<li>Affordable and comprehensive benefits package - Sibley Memorial Benefits</li>
<li>Free employee gym</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Minimum Education and Experience:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>High school graduate or GED</li>
<li>Current certification as CNA in the District of Columbia</li>
<li>Minimum 2 years patient care experience required</li>
<li>American Heart Association BLS/CPR required</li>
</ul>
<p>Important Notices:
</p><p>***Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.
</p><p><b>Salary Range:</b> Minimum 21.44/hour - Maximum 33.24/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.</p>
<p>
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.</p>
<p>
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.</p>
</div><p></p>
</div><p>Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. 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.</p></div><div></div>

Patient Care Technician - PCT - Rehab

Patient Care Tech CNA General Surgery Full Time Night

<div></div><div><div><div>Requisition #:</div><div>
664820</div>
<div>Location:</div><div>
Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, DC 20016
</div><div>Category:</div><div>
Non-Clinical Professional</div>
<div>Schedule:</div><div>
Day Shift</div>
<div>Employment Type:</div><div>
Limited</div>
</div>
<p></p><div><div><p>24 Hours Per Week | Day Shift</p>
<p><b>The Clinical Technician &ndash; Medical Oncology</b> plays a vital role on our care team and works as a <b>Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)</b> with advanced clinical competencies. In this dynamic position, you will support our <b>provider clinic, onsite lab, and busy infusion center</b>, helping ensure seamless, compassionate care for our oncology patients.</p>
<p>This role requires strong <b>phlebotomy</b> and <b>IV insertion</b> skills, as you will regularly draw labs, start IVs, and prepare patients for treatment. You will also room patients, obtain vitals, conduct medication and history reviews, perform EKGs, assist with room turnover, and provide direct support to both providers and nursing staff.</p>
<p>Your expertise in venipuncture and IV access will be essential to delivering a smooth and efficient patient experience&mdash;especially for those receiving chemotherapy or other infusion therapies.</p>
<p><b>
</b></p><p><b>What Awaits You</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Opportunities for <b>career growth and development</b></li>
<li><b>Tuition assistance</b></li>
<li><b>Free onsite parking</b></li>
<li>Up to <b>26 days of paid leave</b> upon hire</li>
<li><b>Affordable, comprehensive benefits package: </b><b>Sibley's Benefits</b></li>
<li><b>Free employee gym</b></li>
</ul>
<p></p><p><b>Minimum Education &amp; Experience</b></p>
<ul>
<li>High school diploma or GED</li>
<li>Current <b>CNA certification in the District of Columbia</b></li>
<li><b>American Heart Association BLS/CPR</b> certification required</li>
</ul>
<p><b>***Authorization to Work in the United States:</b><b> </b>Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.
</p><p><b>Salary Range:</b> Minimum /hour - Maximum /hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.</p>
<p>
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.</p>
<p>
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.</p>
</div><p></p>
</div><p>Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. 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.</p></div><div></div>

Patient Care Technician - PCT - Oncology

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