Geriatric Nursing Assistant II (Multiple Positions Available)

State of Maryland; Hagerstown, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Job summary

State of Maryland at the MDH - Western Maryland Hospital Center in Hagerstown seeks a Geriatric Nursing Assistant II to provide routine daily nursing care under the supervision of a licensed nurse, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment and helping residents reach their optimal level of health and functioning.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of GNA experience, and Maryland GNA certification; CPR may be required and in-service training must be completed

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• One year of experience as a GNA in any healthcare setting.
• Substitution options: using direct care experience or military nursing-related service for the required education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine daily nursing care under supervision.
• Help residents/patients achieve optimal health and functioning.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable environment and assist with elder care responsibilities.

Skills

Geriatric care

Nursing assistant experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

GRADE

ASTD11

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Western Maryland Hospital Center
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue
Hagerstown, MD 21742

Main Purpose of Job

Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, the Geriatric Nursing Assistant II (GNA II) provides routine daily nursing care to residents and patients. This position ensures a safe and comfortable environment and also assists all residents and patients to their optimal level of health and functioning. The Geriatric Nursing Assistant has additional training beyond the basic Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training. The focus of the GNA training is elder care. Certified Nursing Assistant training provides the basic tenets and scope of practice for care provided by both the CNA and GNA.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:� �Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: One year of experience as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant in any type of healthcare delivery setting.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute experience in the direct care of patients for the required education on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Hospital Corpsman classifications or Health Care Specialists and Medical Services specialty codes in the nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess and maintain a current certificate as a Nursing Assistant with a Geriatric Nursing Assistant certification designation from the Maryland State Board of Nursing.
2. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete and maintain current certification of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification must successfully complete an in-service training program approved by the hiring facility within the first three months prior to permanent appointment to a position in this classification.
2. Employees in this classification must maintain a current listing in the Geriatric Nursing Assistant registry of the Maryland State Board of Nursing.
3. Employees in this classification may be subject to call 24 hours a day and, therefore, may be required to provide the facility with a telephone number at which they can be reached.
4. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

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