Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Akicita Federal, LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Akicita Federal is hiring aCertified Nurse Assistants at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. This contract assignment supports inpatient units, day hospitals, and research protocols in a Magnet-recognized environment.

Offered a pay range of $25–$29 per hour with schedules that may include weekends and federal holidays; assignment lengths commonly 13 weeks, some roles up to 52 weeks with possible extension.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required by client.
• BLS certification required by client.
• Minimum of 2 years acute care hospital experience.
• CNA licensure in at least one state with no disciplinary actions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, protocol-informed care and maintain research procedures and data collection.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in EHR.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, mobility and comfort.
• Obtain and record vital signs and intake/output, report changes to RN.
• Collaborate with NIH investigators and care team.
• Support informed consent and educate patients and families participating in research protocols.

Skills

CNA required

BLS Certification

Education

CNA Certification

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Akicita Federal is hiring for our nursing and allied health services contracts at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. America’s research hospital (200 inpatient beds, 3 day hospitals, 13 outpatient clinics). Clinical Center clinicians practice clinical research care: complex, comprehensive care for patients participating in NIH research protocols, in a Magnet-recognized organization dedicated to “Ensuring Excellence in Research Care.”

Certified Nurse Assistants support direct patient care across Clinical Center inpatient units and day hospitals.

$25 - $29 an hour

Minimum qualifications (per the contract Performance Work Statement):

• Education: Completion of a course of education leading to, and possession of, certification as a nurse assistant.
• Certification: Current BLS (American Heart Association).
• Experience: Minimum of (2) years current acute care hospital experience.
• Licensure: Valid CNA Certification in at least one (1) state, territory, or commonwealth of the U.S. With no disciplinary actions.

What you will do:

• Deliver safe, protocol-informed care and maintain the integrity of research procedures and the accuracy of research data collection
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, mobility, and comfort
• Obtain and record vital signs, intake/output, and report changes to the RN
• Respond with the Code BERT team to patients experiencing behavioral escalation requiring additional staff support (BERT assignments)
• Collaborate with NIH investigators, fellows, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Support informed consent and educate patients and families participating in research protocols

Assignment:

Contract assignment at the NIH Clinical Center (9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD). Assignment lengths vary by position commonly 13-week contracts, with some roles approved for 52 weeks — with potential extension based on contract need. Schedules vary by unit and may include weekends and federal holidays; your recruiter will confirm the current length, schedule, and compensation for this position.

Federal contract conditions of employment (per the contract Performance Work Statement):

• Only U.S. citizens and Green Card holders may perform services under this contract
• Federal background investigation required: fingerprinting and Standard Form 85/85-P (National Agency Check); NIH security in-processing and photo ID badge
• Health and immunization clearance before start and annually thereafter: proof of MMR and varicella immunity, hepatitis B vaccination (or signed declination), annual influenza vaccination, TB screening (TST/IGRA), Tdap encouraged, and N95 respirator fit testing
• Required NIH trainings: information security awareness before start; HIPAA privacy and security training within 30 days; annual refreshers
• Licenses and certifications must remain current, active, valid, and unrestricted at all times while performing services
• Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively and basic computer literacy are required for all positions
• The NIH campus is tobacco-free

Akicita Cyber LLC (dba Akicita Federal) is an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) and SBA 8(a) federal contractor. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer: all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our recruiting team.