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Form of workJohns Hopkins Health System employs more than 20,000 people annually. When joining the Johns Hopkins Health System, you became part of a diverse organization dedicated to its patients, their families, and the community we serve, as well as to our employees. Career opportunities are available in academic and community hospital settings, home care services, physician practices, international affiliate locations and in the health insurance industry. Great careers continually advance here.
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
The Medical Progressive Care Unit is a 21-bed high acuity step-down unit, caring for critically ill adult medical patients. The patient population includes those with complex organ diseases, requiring mechanical ventilation, vasoactive drips, and continuous monitoring. Common medical diagnoses include sepsis, respiratory failure, GI bleeding, liver failure, and DKA. This is a highly skilled floor, from which new staff will gain instrumental experience. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 2:1 or 3:1 depending on acuity. There is an opportunity for growth on the MPCU, regardless of where you are in your career!
Shifts: 12 Hour Rotating Shifts
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Active Nursing Assistant Certification in Maryland is required
• 1 year of acute care (in-hospital) tech experience within the most recent 2 years is required (EMT or CRT experience may be considered)
• BLS CPR certification required: AHA, Red Cross, or Military Training Network accepted
Clinical Technicians at The Johns Hopkins Hospital have the opportunity to provide highly skilled and compassionate patient- and family-centered care as contributing members of the healthcare team. Ongoing education is provided to all Clinical Technicians to ensure that all techs perform at the highest level of their certification and scope of practice. During your first year, you will have the opportunity to attend eight days of training off the unit, which provide interactive learning activities to support your personal and professional development.
Join The Johns Hopkins Hospitalmultidisciplinary team and become part of a patient-centered collaborative work environment at a world-renowned, Magnet-designated, academic medical facility. Our clinicians are committed to patient safety, clinical excellence, optimizing outcomes through evidenced based practice, and life-long learning.
Important Notice: Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.
