Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), PT Day Shift, Oncology
About The Position
Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire a Certified Nursing Assistant for our Oncology Department who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will perform various service duties and routine technical tasks such as vital signs and activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Specific duties may vary by area of assignment. Consideration of the special needs and behaviors of specific patient populations is required. You will participate in department and organizational education programs, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives, and commit to personal, professional development in order to adapt effectively to ongoing change. You will present a positive and professional image to represent nursing and the organization, and follow the care plan as established and delegated by the Registered Nurse. You will receive report from the Registered Nurse, ensure a culture of safety, identify resources necessary for safe delivery of patient care, appropriately utilize resources, and identify and report malfunctioning/expired equipment and supplies. You will also ensure work areas and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required
- Successful completion of a CNA or first year Nursing School Program and successful completion of the CNA exam required
- Maryland CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) License required
- Must be certified as a Nursing Assistant by the State of Maryland and be on the State of Maryland Registry
- Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to read, write and speak English in order to communicate effectively
- Physical ability to meet job requirements of lifting, bending and turning.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in acute care clinical setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform various service duties and routine technical tasks such as vital signs and activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Consideration of the special needs and behaviors of specific patient populations is required.
- Participates in department and organizational education programs, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives
- Commits to personal, professional development in order to adapt effectively to ongoing change
- Presents a positive and professional image to represent nursing and the organization
- Follows the care plan as established and delegated by the Registered Nurse
- Receives report from the Registered Nurse
- Ensures a culture of safety
- Identifies resources necessary for safe delivery of patient care
- Appropriately utilizes resources
- Identifies and reports malfunctioning/expired equipment and supplies
- Ensures work areas and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately
Benefits
- Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- Free Employee parking
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
- Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
- Paid Time Off
- Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
- Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
- Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
