Certified Nursing Assistant

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 40,969; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Baltimore is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to deliver direct patient care at Union Memorial Hospital. Ideal candidates will assist with daily living activities and perform clinical tasks under a Registered Nurse's supervision. Requires CNA certification, BLS, and a commitment to patient comfort and care. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $18 - $29.74 an hour.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved nursing assistant certification program.
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification from the relevant authority.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification preferred.
• Experience as a certified nursing assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene.
• Collect specimens and perform venipuncture/phlebotomy.
• Maintain patient comfort and report changes to the registered nurse.
• Transport and/or escort patients during discharges and medical appointments.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of patient rooms.

Skills

Patient care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Phlebotomy

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Completion of nursing assistant certification program

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant

MedStar Health is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team at Union Memorial Hospital. The ideal candidate will provide patients with extraordinary care by demonstrating a strong knowledge in the field.

This person will function as a member of the patient-centered care team to provide direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse for assigned patients and their families/significant others. Assists medical and nursing staff with procedures and/or tests and patients with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). Performs specific care activities such as specimen collection, phlebotomy, electrocardiography (EKG), and documentation in the health record. Incumbents may perform all, or a combination of the duties described depending upon the assigned work area and the specific needs of the patients and the department.

Primary Duties

• Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene, including bathing, mouth care, dressing, skin care, positioning, feeding, ambulation, toileting, and range of motion activities. Assists with patient mobilization and rehabilitation, use of crutches and walkers, and transfer/transport of patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.
• Collects specimens; performs venipuncture/phlebotomy; and obtains EKGs. Assists in the measurement and documentation of patient’s intake and output. Accurately takes and records patient’s vital signs, height and weight, pulse oximetry, point of care and waived testing and other pertinent data or information in the patient’s health record.
• Performs routine sterile, non-sterile and other treatments/activities identified by Unit/Hospital policy including tube feedings; ostomy care; Foley catheter care; perineal care; simple dressing changes and wound care; turning and positioning; postmortem care and transportation of body to the morgue; and assistance with the application, maintenance and removal of traction, casts, splints, and exercise equipment.
• Maintains the comfort, privacy, confidentiality, and dignity of each patient in the delivery of services. Performs patient observation duty and prepares patients to be seen by providers. Assists providers and registered nurses in patient examinations and procedures. Rounds on all assigned patients based on established standards. Participates in patient/family teaching as directed and responds to questions from patients, families and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and respectful manner, referring them to appropriate personnel if necessary. Reports changes in the patient's condition to the registered nurse and care team, as necessary. Ensures complete hand off to oncoming shift and obtains full hand off from outgoing shift. Initiates and assists in CPR when indicated.
• Maintains the cleanliness and safety of patient rooms/environment by distributing and changing linens/towels, removing used meal trays, checking bed siderails and safety restraints, etc. Assists with environmental services support such as linen management, trash removal and cleaning patient rooms as needed. Transports and/or escorts patients during discharges, transfers, and/or medical appointments. Completes errands such as delivering specimens to the laboratory, equipment, and supplies, etc., as required. Receives and stocks equipment and supplies and maintains orderly supply and utility rooms.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved nursing assistant certification program.
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification from the relevant authority.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification preferred.
• Experience as a certified nursing assistant and general health care experience in acute care, long-term care or other settings preferred.

This position has a hiring range of $18 - $29.74.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care