CNA Patient Care Tech — Vital Signs & Wound Care

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant (CNA/GNA) to provide direct patient care under nursing supervision. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, wound care, blood glucose monitoring, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective care.

Required are a high school diploma, Maryland CNA/GNA certification, and current BLS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Maryland state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) required.
• No previous experience required; previous direct patient care experience in a health care facility preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing and manages the care of the patient based on results achieved and clinical findings.
• Records patient care along the continuum, including activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Completes, documents and reports patient vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, oxygen saturation and reported pain level).
• Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Collaborates with health care team to carry out the plan of care and report observed changes in patients' condition.
• Ensures patient safety including fall prevention and safe environment.
• Maintains patient rooms and work area, supplies, and linen.
• Provides wound care and supports patient comfort and skin integrity.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Computer skills

Glucose testing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA or GNA certification (Maryland)

BLS certification

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant (CNA/GNA) to provide direct patient care under nursing supervision. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, wound care, blood glucose monitoring, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective care.

Required are a high school diploma, Maryland CNA/GNA certification, and current BLS.