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Child Care Technician CICU

Children's National Medical Center
United States, D.C., Washington
Aug 08, 2025
Description In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary health care delivery team, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse performs basic nursing care activities to a defined group of patients. Qualifications Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED Completion of the second year of a Baccalaureate Program or the first year of an Associate Degree Program. Completion of one college-level course in development and one in physical assessment with passing grade. Must be an active student in an accredited nursing program and provide documentation each semester. (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Must maintain good academic standing in an accredited nursing program and make progress toward graduation. Required Licenses and Certifications Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Required) Functional Accountabilities Direct Patient Care Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse Collect data and accurately documents information on appropriate forms/flow sheets. Perform activities as assigned by Registered Nurse and reports any recognized changes in vital signs, color, breathing, behavior, consciousness level, or change in neuro-vascular status of limbs. Provide basic nursing care, which may include IV maintenance and termination, basic wound care, simple burn care, chest PT , catheter care, etc. Assist patients/families and/or perform ADL's (bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming and feeding). Assist with transport and transfer of patients as directed. Patient Flow & Unit Efficiency Maintain a neat and orderly environment. Provide a safe environment for patients, e.g. side rails up, ID band in place, call system available, etc. Assemble equipment/supplies as directed for examinations/procedures. Assist team members with examinations/procedures as directed. Prioritize tasks and special request. Complete assigned patient care tasks promptly with minimal assistance and reports inability to complete task to Registered Nurse. Communication Use tactful/diplomatic comunications with patients, families, visitors, and care team members/hospital personnel. Use basic verbal and non-verbal communication skills with patients and families recognizing different levels of education and cultures. Orient patient, family and visitors to the logistics and governing rules of the unit and Hospital as needed. Respond to questions/request in a helpful manner. Answer patient/family/visitor questions regarding unit routines/activities and refers other inquires to appropriate personnel. Seek assistance from care team member when comforted with an unfamiliar situations or problem. Responsibility Follow all hospital/departmental policies and procedures. Accept direction from Registered Nurse in assigned area and charge nurse. Seek confirmation before making decisions in unfamiliar situations. Adhere to principles of pediatric safety by identifying & reporting safety hazards to charge nurse. Remain on unit during assigned tour of duty, notifying charge nurse and appropriate care team members when leaving the unit for patient care related errands or assigned breaks. Use downtime productively during assigned tour of duty. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job : Nursing Organization : Patient Services Position Status : T (Temporary) - O - PRN Shift : Variable Work Schedule : PRN Job Posting : Aug 8, 2025, 2:58:44 PM Full-Time Salary Range : 39062.4 - 76502.4