Certified Nursing Assistant - Intermediate Care Unit

Meritus Health • Hagerstown, MD

31d • Onsite

About The Position

4 East is a 28-bed blended Telemetry and Intermediate Care unit caring for patients with cardiac conditions, chronic illnesses, acute medical conditions, and post-surgical recovery needs. The Nursing Assistant supports the nursing team by providing direct patient care, promoting a safe environment, and assisting with essential clinical tasks. Our team prides itself on collaboration, shared expertise, and delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Essential Job Functions Provide for patients' personal care, comfort, and dignity. Assist with bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, and elimination needs. Collect specimens, obtain vital signs, administer enemas, perform non-sterile dressings, assist with surgical prep, and apply heat/ice treatments as directed by the licensed nurse. Document all care provided according to department standards. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment. Respond promptly to call lights and anticipate patient needs through regular rounding. Communicate patient observations to the nurse assigned to the patient. Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and respect for patient rights, values, and beliefs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant Program required
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), State of Maryland
• Current BLS certification
• Ability to apply professional nursing standards with compassion and empathy
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Basic computer skills required
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry varying weights as required for patient care (1-50+ lbs).
• Frequent standing, walking, and positioning of patients.
• Fine hand/eye coordination and hearing acuity required.
• Ability to concentrate on detailed tasks and manage multiple priorities.
• Exposure possible to blood, body fluids, and hazardous materials in accordance with safety standards.

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide for patients' personal care, comfort, and dignity.
• Assist with bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, and elimination needs.
• Collect specimens, obtain vital signs, administer enemas, perform non-sterile dressings, assist with surgical prep, and apply heat/ice treatments as directed by the licensed nurse.
• Document all care provided according to department standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment.
• Respond promptly to call lights and anticipate patient needs through regular rounding.
• Communicate patient observations to the nurse assigned to the patient.
• Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and respect for patient rights, values, and beliefs.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one
• 401k plan
• education assistance program
• employee assistance program
• employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees