Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Capitol Heights, MD • R20262465

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Disability, Life and Long Term care

401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer)

Paid Annual Leave, Volunteer Time Off

Overtime Pay, Holiday Pay

Discounted medical treatment for staff

Job summary

Patient First in Maryland is seeking a compassionate healthcare assistant to support physicians and nurses. You will locate patients, obtain vital signs, triage, prepare for exams, use the EMR, order labs and supplies, and assist with procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Ideal candidates are 18+, high school graduate, CNA certification preferred, able to lift 50 pounds, multitask, hear pages and phones, and attend CPR classes.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Locate patients and obtain vital signs; triage and prepare for exams.
• Use the electronic medical record system.
• Order labs, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed.
• Notify Nurse/Physician when patient is ready for exam and relay questions.
• Assist Nurses and Physicians with patient treatment and care.
• Handle physician and nurse requests with respect and timeliness.
• Perform lab duties as assigned.
• Sterilize and setup instruments.
• Receive and store supplies; restock treatment rooms.
• Report to the Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift.
• Follow ancillary guidelines and policies.
• Maintain cleanliness of the treatment area per OSHA guidelines.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Operate and maintain medical and office equipment as trained.
• Complete assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks.
• Be available to assist as needed; breaks may be interrupted.
• Foster teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere.
• Provide warm and friendly service in all interactions.
• Understand and perform all duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Mobility

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

CNA Certification (Maryland Board of Nursing)

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;
• 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;
• 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, 40 1(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)