Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Days, Float Pool

Howard University Hospital•Washington, DC

2d•$17 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Role Summary The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and supports the delivery of safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to patients across inpatient units. The CNA assists with activities of daily living, monitors patient conditions, and supports nursing staff in maintaining a safe and therapeutic patient care environment. This role is essential to patient safety, infection prevention, fall prevention, and overall patient experience within the hospital setting. What You’ll Do Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility Measure and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, and weight Monitor patients and promptly report changes in patient condition to the RN or charge nurse Assist with safe patient handling and mobility using approved hospital equipment Support fall prevention protocols and patient safety initiatives Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges Maintain accurate documentation of patient care activities in the electronic medical record (EMR) Collect specimens and measure intake and output as directed by nursing staff Assist patients with ambulation, positioning, and use of assistive devices Maintain patient rooms and clinical areas to ensure a clean, safe, and organized environment Follow infection prevention protocols including hand hygiene, PPE use, and isolation precautions Provide patient-centered care that supports dignity, comfort, and respect Participate in departmental meetings, training programs, and hospital educational initiatives

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant training program
Current Certified Nursing Assistant registration on the District of Columbia Nurse Aide Registry
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Ability to perform basic nursing care procedures safely
Knowledge of infection prevention and patient safety practices
Ability to recognize and report changes in patient condition
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations
Ability to document patient care activities accurately in the electronic medical record

Nice To Haves

Minimum six (6) months of experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred
Acute care hospital experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility
Measure and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, and weight
Monitor patients and promptly report changes in patient condition to the RN or charge nurse
Assist with safe patient handling and mobility using approved hospital equipment
Support fall prevention protocols and patient safety initiatives
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
Maintain accurate documentation of patient care activities in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Collect specimens and measure intake and output as directed by nursing staff
Assist patients with ambulation, positioning, and use of assistive devices
Maintain patient rooms and clinical areas to ensure a clean, safe, and organized environment
Follow infection prevention protocols including hand hygiene, PPE use, and isolation precautions
Provide patient-centered care that supports dignity, comfort, and respect
Participate in departmental meetings, training programs, and hospital educational initiatives