Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Nights, Float Pool

Howard University Hospital•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Certified Nurse Assistant at Howard University Hospital, you will work under the direction of professional Nursing staff to deliver compassionate, hands-on care to patients across our units. You'll be a vital part of the care team — supporting patients' comfort, safety, and dignity while helping ensure a smooth, well-organized unit. As part of our Float Pool, you'll bring your skills wherever they're needed most.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent (GED) and satisfactory completion of a Nursing Assistant training program.
Six months or more of experience as a Nursing Assistant or nursing technician.
Current District of Columbia Nursing Assistant Certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to perform basic nursing skills, including attending to the personal hygiene and dietary needs of patients.
Ability to use patient-care equipment safely and effectively (e.g., pulse oximeter, sequential compression devices, monitors).
Good written and verbal communication skills and basic math; ability to follow detailed verbal and written directions.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with staff, physicians, Hospital and University officials, and the public.
Ability to work independently and handle a fast-paced, multi-task environment with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient admissions and discharges, including room orientation, bed preparation, obtaining specimens, processing valuables, and restocking patient rooms.
Record and report observations of patients' conditions, the care provided, and patients' responses; notify the team leader or charge nurse of changes or abnormalities.
Perform nursing care activities per established guidelines — vital signs, intake and output, non-sterile dressings, specimen collection, ambulating, turning, positioning, and transporting patients.
Provide personal hygiene and comfort care, including grooming, bed making, and tidying the patient environment; assist with acute and intensive care needs and assistive devices.
Deliver exceptional customer service, taking responsibility for patients' overall satisfaction, safety, comfort, and well-being.
Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment, including cleaning patient-care equipment.
Transport and assist with the placement and assembly of patient-care equipment.
Attend and participate in unit, departmental, hospital, and community educational programs and committees.