Certified Nursing Assistant — Essential Patient Care Partner

MedStar Health; Rosedale (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerArc Group is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join a patient-centered care team in a hospital setting. The role supports nurses and physicians by assisting with ADLs, specimen collection, EKGs, and documentation in the electronic health record.

Responsibilities include patient mobility, vital signs, and observation, while ensuring safety, privacy, and respectful communication with patients and families. CPR/BLS required, with departmental variation by unit.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a CNA certification program required.
• One year of relevant education may substitute for work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene.
• Collect specimens (blood, urine, sputum, stool) and obtain EKGs.
• Document vital signs, I&O, and other data in the health record.
• Assist with procedures, tests, and patient care under RN supervision.
• Maintain patient comfort, privacy, and dignity and respond to family questions.

Skills

Basic math

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA certification

Job description

CareerArc Group is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join a patient-centered care team in a hospital setting. The role supports nurses and physicians by assisting with ADLs, specimen collection, EKGs, and documentation in the electronic health record.

Responsibilities include patient mobility, vital signs, and observation, while ensuring safety, privacy, and respectful communication with patients and families. CPR/BLS required, with departmental variation by unit.