Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Patient First; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid leave

Volunteer time off

Bereavement leave

Overtime pay

Holiday pay

Employee discount

Recruitment bonus

Performance bonus

Weekend bonus

Job summary

Patient First is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support clinical operations at our Maryland centers. You will assist nurses and physicians, collect vital signs, and help triage patients while maintaining EMR accuracy and lab workflow.

The role requires 1 year of clinical experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and CPR training. Daily responsibilities include equipment sterilization, room turnover, and adherence to OSHA guidelines in a fast-paced patient care environment.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Minimum typing experience.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 1 year of clinical hospital/office experience preferred.
• Ability to hear pages, bells, and phone system.
• Able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Attend CPR classes and code drills.
• Willingness to work at any center due to staffing needs.

Responsibilities

• Locate patients, triage, obtain vital signs and prepare patients for exams.
• Use electronic medical record system.
• Order lab, x-ray, and supplies as directed.
• Notify Nurse/Physician when ready for exam and relay questions.
• Assist Nurses and Physicians with patient care.
• Handle requests with respect and timeliness.
• Perform lab duties and phlebotomy as assigned.
• Sterilize and set up instruments.
• Restock treatment rooms and manage supplies.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

CNA Maryland

Job description

The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to the following:

• Locating patients, obtaining accurate vital signs by visual and auditory measures, triaging patients, assessing patients’ medical condition, and preparing patients for physicals and medical treatment by Physicians and Nurses;
• Understanding and using the electronic medical record system;
• Ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed;
• Notifying the Nurse and/or Physician when the patient is ready for exam while communicating symptoms and relaying questions about lab or x-ray needs;
• Assisting Nurses and Physicians with various forms of patient treatment and care;
• Handling Physician and Nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner;
• Performing lab duties as assigned;
• Performing phlebotomy procedures;
• Sterilizing and setting up instruments;
• Receiving and storing supplies; restocking treatment rooms as needed;
• Reporting to the Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift;
• Following ancillary guidelines as deemed necessary by the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, DMS, and Physician;
• Adhering to established policies and procedures;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the treatment area and completing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines and other maintenance assignments as directed;
• Washing, drying, folding, and restocking laundry; maintaining the cleanliness of the washing machine and dryer lint trap;
• Attending staff meetings as scheduled by the Nurse Supervisor or DMS;
• Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained;
• Completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift;
• Being available to assist as needed, as breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time to provide necessary patient care or to maintain center operations;
• Fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere;
• Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions;
• Understanding and performing all duties as assigned.

Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Must be 18 years of age or older;
• Minimum typing experience;
• High school graduate or equivalent;
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a hospital or physician’s office preferred;
• Ability to hear pages, bells, and phone system;
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4 to 7 hours at a time);
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
• Ability to attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills;
• Ability to prioritize and multitask;
• Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) by the Maryland Board of Nursing.

Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00, depending on experience.

Benefits and Other Compensation:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Disability, Life and Long Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match)
• Paid Annual Leave, Volunteer Time Off Pay, Bereavement Leave, Emergency Leave Bank
• Overtime Pay, Holiday Pay, Double time compensation for all holidays worked
• Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family

Bonuses include:

• Recruitment bonus
• Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only)
• Weekend bonus (center employees only)