Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Nights, Float Pool

Howard University Hospital • Washington, DC

99d • $17 - $27

About The Position

With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nations only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes. Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who will embrace our rich and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someones life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• Satisfactory completion of Nursing Assistant training program.
• Six months or more experience as a Nursing Assistant or nursing technician.
• Current District of Columbia Nursing Assistant Certification.
• Current CPR proficiency and BLS by American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic nursing skills, including attending to personal hygiene and dietary needs of patients.
• Use patient care equipment safely and effectively, such as pulse oximeter, sequential compression devices, and monitors.
• Establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relationships with staff, physicians, hospital and university officials, and the general public.
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal forms; follow verbal and written directions in detail.
• Work independently and handle a multi-task environment.
• Maintain confidentiality relating to client issues.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiently use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer).

Benefits

• Work life balance
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees