Suburban Hospital Constant Patient Observers (PCO)

Overview

If you are a CNA looking to enjoy the perks of temporary staffing yet feel like a member of the large organization, Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the employer for you! Working at Hopkins means joining a culturally diverse team that includes some of the best nurses,physicians and allied health professionals in the world.

What we have to offer:

• Competitive Compensation:Intrastaff constantly surveys the market to ensure top pay rate for our employees. Current Pay range $18.50 - $20.50.
• Flexibility:There are opportunities to work at Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital. Employees may have the option of PRN or a weekend contract.
• Futuristic Healthcare:Johns Hopkins is known as a teaching Health System and whether directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medicalresearch.
• Benefits:There are options for a tax deferred annuity 401 K Retirement Plan and Johns Hopkins Employer Health Program Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

Responsibilities

Perform delegated duties related to the comfort and personal needs of the patients with consideration of their developmental needs.These activities may include ADL(s), nutritional support, patient mobility, vital signs, changing beds, replenishing room supplies and assisting healthcare team with specific treatments and/or procedures.

Communicate with patients, families, and Nursing staff and demonstrate excellent interpersonalskills.

Reads and interprets equipment readings, in conjunction with patient information.

Knowledgeable of operating parameters of patient care equipment.

Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, radiation and pharmacological agents.

Work requires standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.

Work requires lifting and/or positioning patients and transporting wheelchairs, beds and related equipment.

Work requires manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform delegated patient care procedures.

Work may require contact with aggressive and/or combative patients.

Employees in this position will be required to adhere to work availability and unit scheduling requirements.  This may include, but is not limited to availability status, mandatory overtime, on call and  shift work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ Equivalent
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR
• Active Maryland CNA License; Active District of Columbia (D.C.) License is a plus 
• 1 year of CNA experience in an inpatient setting within the last two years.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique, basic wound care, patient safety and patient transport techniques.
• Demonstrates knowledge of universal precaution in the delivery of direct patient care
• Understanding and proficiency of RPSO device and software
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the appropriate care to this patient population based on the patients’ individualized treatment plan as delegated by the Registered Nurse (RN).
• Demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes, follows safety rules, works to prevent unsafe condition and behaviors, and participates in organizational and department safety programs.
• Knowledge of recording and reporting pertinent clinical data in electronic health record.
• Knowledge of setting up and management of specialized patient care equipment, including cameras and monitors.
• Analytic ability to operate electronic monitoring equipment; determine appropriate information and resources needed related to clinical situation; organize and summarize information; make judgments regarding routine patient care activities within scope of practice.
• Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships that foster optimal quality patient.
• Demonstrates skills in performing routine patient care activities (i.e. Vital Signs, pulse, blood pressure, oximetry, height/weight, Activities of Daily Living, patient redirection).
• Ability to document legibly using a writing instrument (primarily during system downtime).

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.

Salary : $19 - $21