Geriatric Nursing Assistant II Multiple Positions Available

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland is seeking a Geriatric Nursing Assistant II to provide routine daily nursing care under supervision at the Western Maryland Hospital Center in Hagerstown, MD. The role emphasizes elder care beyond basic CNA training.

The GNA II ensures a safe, comfortable environment and helps residents achieve their highest level of health and functioning, with responsibilities that build on CNA foundations.

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 healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine daily nursing care to residents and patients.
• Ensures a safe and comfortable environment and assists residents to their optimal level of health and functioning.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

GRADE

ASTD11

Location of Position

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

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

• 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.
• 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

• 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.
• Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete and maintain current certification of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.

Special Requirements

• 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.
• Employees in this classification must maintain a current listing in the Geriatric Nursing Assistant registry of the Maryland State Board of Nursing.
• 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Veteran Appreciation

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities and Bilingual Candidates

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

Consideration of Applicants with Disabilities and Bilingual Candidates

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.