Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Patient First • Aberdeen, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for a wide range of patient care and operational duties. This includes locating and triaging patients, obtaining vital signs, assessing medical conditions, and preparing patients for treatment by Physicians and Nurses. The role requires proficiency in using the electronic medical record system, ordering supplies, and communicating patient status and needs to medical staff. CNAs assist with various patient treatments, perform lab duties including phlebotomy, sterilize instruments, and manage supplies and treatment room restocking. They are expected to report to the Charge Nurse, adhere to established policies and guidelines, and maintain cleanliness in treatment areas, including biological cleanup and laundry. The position also involves attending staff meetings, operating medical and office equipment, and completing assigned tasks within shifts. CNAs must be available to assist as needed, as breaks may be interrupted for patient care or center operations, and are expected to foster teamwork and provide positive, friendly service.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Minimum typing experience
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Ability to hear pages, bells, and phone system
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4 to 7 hours at a time)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) by the Maryland Board of Nursing

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a hospital or physician’s office preferred

Responsibilities

• Locating patients, obtaining accurate vital signs by visual and auditory measures, triaging patients, assessing patients’ medical condition, and preparing patients for physicals and medical treatment by Physicians and Nurses
• Understanding and using the electronic medical record system
• Ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed
• Notifying the Nurse and/or Physician when the patient is ready for exam while communicating symptoms and relaying questions about lab or x-ray needs
• Assisting Nurses and Physicians with various forms of patient treatment and care
• Handling Physician and Nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner
• Performing lab duties as assigned
• Performing phlebotomy procedures
• Sterilizing and setting up instruments
• Receiving and storing supplies
• Restocking treatment rooms as needed
• Reporting to the Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift
• Following ancillary guidelines as deemed necessary by the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, DMS, and Physician
• Adhering to established policies and procedures
• Maintaining cleanliness of the treatment area and completing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines and other maintenance assignments as directed
• Washing, drying, folding, and restocking laundry
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the washing machine and dryer lint trap
• Attending staff meetings as scheduled by the Nurse Supervisor or DMS
• Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained
• Completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift
• Being available to assist as needed, as breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time to provide necessary patient care or to maintain center operations
• Fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere
• Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions
• Understanding and performing all duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Disability, Life and Long Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match)
• Paid Annual Leave, Volunteer Time Off Pay, Bereavement Leave, Emergency Leave Bank
• Overtime Pay, Holiday Pay, Double time compensation for all holidays worked
• Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family
• Recruitment bonus
• Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only)
• Weekend bonus (center employees only)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees