Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Akicita Federal•Bethesda, MD

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Akicita Federal is hiring for our nursing and allied health services contract at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland — America’s research hospital (200 inpatient beds, 3 day hospitals, 13 outpatient clinics). Clinical Center clinicians practice clinical research care: complex, comprehensive care for patients participating in NIH research protocols, in a Magnet-recognized organization dedicated to “Ensuring Excellence in Research Care.” Certified Nurse Assistants support direct patient care across Clinical Center inpatient units and day hospitals. Current assignments include the Workforce Safety program's Behavioral Emergency Response Team (Code BERT). Current NIH openings (Workforce Safety/BERT) have required 2-3 years of behavioral health and acute care hospital experience; selected candidates receive Patient Care Technician competency and Crisis Prevention training. Evening (3p-11:30p) and night (11p-7:30a) lines with weekend/holiday rotation.

Requirements

Completion of a course of education leading to, and possession of, certification as a nurse assistant.
Current BLS (American Heart Association and/or Red Cross approved program).
Minimum of one (1) year of experience.
Valid license in at least one (1) state, territory, or commonwealth of the U.S.
Only U.S. citizens and Green Card holders may perform services under this contract
Federal background investigation required: fingerprinting and Standard Form 85/85-P (National Agency Check); NIH security in-processing and photo ID badge
Health and immunization clearance before start and annually thereafter: proof of MMR and varicella immunity, hepatitis B vaccination (or signed declination), annual influenza vaccination, TB screening (TST/IGRA), Tdap encouraged, and N95 respirator fit testing
Required NIH trainings: information security awareness before start; HIPAA privacy and security training within 30 days; annual refreshers
Licenses and certifications must remain current, active, valid, and unrestricted at all times while performing services
Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively and basic computer literacy are required for all positions

Nice To Haves

2-3 years of behavioral health and acute care hospital experience

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, protocol-informed care and maintain the integrity of research procedures and the accuracy of research data collection
Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record
Assist patients with activities of daily living, mobility, and comfort
Obtain and record vital signs, intake/output, and report changes to the RN
Respond with the Code BERT team to patients experiencing behavioral escalation requiring additional staff support (BERT assignments)
Collaborate with NIH investigators, fellows, and the interdisciplinary care team
Support informed consent and educate patients and families participating in research protocols