What You Will Do:

Unit Support Aid - Spinal Cord Unit
Full-Time – Day
UM Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute
Baltimore, Maryland

We're making Maryland stronger!

With roots that go as far back as 1895, the UM Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute continues to be a pioneer in orthopedics and neurological disorders. From bones to brains, our cutting-edge hospital heals even the most serious of injuries, specializing in everything from total joint replacement to spinal cord injuries and neurological conditions. As the state’s largest provider of acute care, inpatient rehabilitation and orthopedic specialty care, we offer some of the most advanced therapies for stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, orthopaedic and sports injury, among many others.

We are seeking extraordinary Nursing Tech - Spinal Cord Unit to join our team at UM Rehab & Ortho Institute. In total, we welcome over 3,000 patients every year and offer more than 130 beds on specialized units dedicated to stroke, traumatic brain and spinal cord injury, limb loss, and comprehensive medical rehabilitation.

As a member of the UM Rehab & Ortho team, you’ll experience:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• The advantages of working for a leader in research focused on neurological conditions, sports medicine, musculoskeletal diseases, and robotic technologies for improved movement.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage – Tax-Free Savings Plans, Tuition Reimbursement and more!
• Work Life Balance: You’ll accrue annual leave; we offer dependent care reimbursement, short/long term disability and an employee assistant program.
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement & continuing education options.
• Free Parking!

General Summary

Under direct supervision of the RN or Nurse Tech/CNA, performs routine and delegated unit-based activities to assist in providing continuity of a client oriented unit with emphasis on quality service, patient/family satisfaction, continued improvement and high performance. Fulfillment of job duties requires the employee to have access to medication storage areas and to transport medications to/ from medication storage and delivery areas.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Delivers specimens to appropriate labs.
• Obtains medications from pharmacy when needed.
• Obtains supplies from materials management.
• Communicates with appropriate departments for needed equipment.
• Maintains physical appearance of unit according to regulations.
• Stocks patient rooms and isolation carts with appropriate supplies according to PAR levels.
• Strips patient rooms after discharge/transfer. Prepares patient rooms for new admission.
• Maintains order and cleanliness of utility and nutrition rooms.
• Maintains order and cleanliness of occupied patient room
• Assist with transport of stable patient
• Assist with turning of patients
• Spend time with stable patients who are alert, with guidance from RN.
• Delivery of meal trays from dietary services to patient using patient name and date of birth as identifiers.

What You Need to Be Successful:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• Six months of experience in a position requiring public contact is highly desirable.
• Assumes responsibility for annual training and knowledge base related to role.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.