Geriatric Nurse Assistants

White Coat Healthcare Staffing Service; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Silver Spring, Maryland, is seeking Geriatric Nurse Assistants to provide quality nursing care to residents. Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily needs, recording vital signs, and maintaining documentation. Candidates must have a CNA/GNA license in Maryland, a high school diploma, and experience in LTC/Skilled Nursing facilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong nursing skills, patience, and a caring attitude.

Qualifications

• CNA/GNA license is mandatory for employment in Maryland.
• High school diploma or equivalent is necessary.
• Experience working with Geriatric Patients in LTC/Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Strong nursing skills and a caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under the supervision of the staff nurse.
• Assist patients with their daily needs and ADLs.
• Record vital signs accurately and on time.
• Document resident/patient information according to protocols.
• Responds promptly to call lights.
• Practices infection control and standard precautions.
• Secures residents’ clothing and personal property as per routines.

Skills

Good nursing skills

Patience

Understanding

Positive attitude

Reliability

Dedication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA/GNA license in Maryland

Job description

About the job Geriatric Nurse Assistants

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the staff nurse, you will provide nursing care according to facility policies and procedures.

Responsible for meeting patients' daily needs responding to call lights; and assisting patients with their ADLs.

DUTIES

• Provides quality nursing care in accordance with established routines and procedures to ensure residents comfort and safety
• Takes and records residents' vital signs, weight, intake and output, and other measurements accurately and on time
• Provides assistance with all ADLs for assigned residents
• Maintains documentation on residents'/patients' charts according to facility protocol
• Promptly answers residents' call lights
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and consistently practices standard precautions
• Regularly assumes responsibility for residents' clothing and personal property by securing items in accordance with established routines.

Requirements

CNA/GNA license in Maryland

High school diploma or equivalent

Must possess good nursing skills, patience, understanding, and a positive, caring attitude. Must be extremely responsible, reliable, and dedicated to the shifts you select.

Experience working with Geriatric Patients in LTC/Skilled Nursing Facility.