About the role#
As a Patient Care Tech Intern in the float pool, you work under the supervision of a registered nurse to provide hands-on care. This role helps you build foundational clinical skills while you gain experience in a collaborative healthcare setting. You will work 36 hours per week on the night shift, which runs from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM and includes weekend requirements.
What you'll do#
- Provide direct 1:1 patient observation.
- Offer camera monitoring for patients.
- Serve as a Patient Care Technician on the unit as needed.
- Perform routine patient care activities and delegated clinical procedures.
- Document and communicate patient information.
- Use specialized equipment to maintain a safe environment.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification from the Maryland Board of Nursing.
- Current BLS CPR certification from the AHA, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
- Enrollment in a nursing program.
Location & details#
- Location: Bethesda, Maryland.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time, night shift.
- Compensation: $19.00 per hour.
About Johns Hopkins Medicine
Johns Hopkins Medicine operates as a governing structure for the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and its associated health system. The organization coordinates research, teaching, and patient care across multiple facilities. Its network includes acute-care hospitals and various primary and specialty care practices located throughout Maryland. The Johns Hopkins Hospital opened in 1889, while the university was established in 1876.
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