Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Day Shift, Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

33d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced certified nursing assistant for our Progressive Care Unit who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will: Perform various service duties and routine technical tasks such as vital signs and activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Specific duties may vary by area of assignment. Consideration of the special needs and behaviors of specific patient populations is required. Participates in department and organizational education programs, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives Commits to personal, professional development in order to adapt effectively to ongoing change Presents a positive and professional image to represent nursing and the organization Follows the care plan as established and delegated by the Registered Nurse Receives report from the Registered Nurse Ensures a culture of safety Identifies resources necessary for safe delivery of patient care Appropriately utilizes resources Identifies and reports malfunctioning/expired equipment and supplies Ensures work areas and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Successful completion of a CNA or first year Nursing School Program and successful completion of the CNA exam required
Maryland CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) License required
Must be certified as a Nursing Assistant by the State of Maryland and be on the State of Maryland Registry
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations
Strong computer skills
Ability to read, write and speak English in order to communicate effectively
Physical ability to meet job requirements of lifting, bending and turning.

Nice To Haves

Experience in acute care clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform various service duties and routine technical tasks such as vital signs and activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Specific duties may vary by area of assignment.
Consideration of the special needs and behaviors of specific patient populations is required.
Participates in department and organizational education programs, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives
Commits to personal, professional development in order to adapt effectively to ongoing change
Presents a positive and professional image to represent nursing and the organization
Follows the care plan as established and delegated by the Registered Nurse
Receives report from the Registered Nurse
Ensures a culture of safety
Identifies resources necessary for safe delivery of patient care
Appropriately utilizes resources
Identifies and reports malfunctioning/expired equipment and supplies
Ensures work areas and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately

Benefits

Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
Free Employee parking
Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
Paid Time Off
Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support