CNA/Patient Care Tech (PRN) - Med Surg

Garrett Regional Medical Center; Oakland (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, MD is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care under supervision. You will assist nursing staff, record vital signs, help with hygiene, and support admissions, discharges, and routine procedures while maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma and state CNA/Nurse's Aide certification with Basic Life Support; prior patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• State CNA/Nurse's Aide certification as required by the applicable state.
• Prior patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient concerns or changes in condition to Nursing Staff immediately.
• Assist Nursing Staff with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Record vital signs, assist in hygiene and comfort, and monitor intake/output.
• Assist in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment to help prevent infections and ensure safety.
• Report equipment repairs to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Communicate nutrition issues and changes in diet to Nursing Staff.
• Assist with administrative tasks to support department operations.
• Answer patient call bell and relay messages to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

MD: CNA through Maryland Department of Health

OH: Nurse's Aide Certification through the Ohio Department of Health

PA: Nurse's Aide Certification through the Pennsylvania Department of Health

WV: Nurse's Aide Certification through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

This position performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities including personal, physical and comfort needs of patients, under the supervision of a professional nurse. This position will provide high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Current Certification issued by state where services will be performed:
• MD: Certified Nursing Assistant through the Maryland Department of Health
• OH: Nurse's Aide Certification through the Ohio Department of Health
• PA: Nurse's Aide Certification through the Pennsylvania Department of Health
• WV: Nurse's Aide Certification through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior patient care experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to the Nursing Staff immediately.
• Assists the Nursing Staff with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures. Records oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Assists in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
• Communicates with Nursing Staff regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes.
• Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations.
• Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Working closely with others.
• Working protracted or irregular hours.
• Working around biohazards.
• Working around infectious diseases.
• Working with or near the deceased.
• Working with hands in water.
• Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Compensation Range

$16.80 - $16.80

Position is eligible for overtime for hours over 40 hours per week

Company

GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center

Cost Center

13 GRMC Nursing Medical Surgical 1

Address

251 N 4th Street
Oakland
Maryland

Benefit eligible employees classified as at least 0.5 eligible for:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Coverage, Tuition Program, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.