Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Patient First•Pasadena, MD

4d•$20 - $22

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant locates and triages patients, obtains vital signs, assesses patient condition, and prepares patients for examinations and treatment by physicians and nurses. The role assists with patient care, performs assigned laboratory duties and phlebotomy, prepares and sterilizes instruments, and uses the electronic medical record system. It also involves ordering and stocking supplies, maintaining treatment areas and equipment, completing biological cleanup and laundry tasks, and completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks during the shift. The CNA follows established policies and direction from nursing and medical leadership, communicates patient symptoms and care needs to nurses and physicians, and provides respectful, timely, friendly service. The position requires teamwork, flexibility to assist with patient care and center operations as needed, and willingness to work at any center during staffing or center emergencies or reductions in work.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Minimum typing experience.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Ability to hear pages, bells, and the phone system.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, 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.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical experience in a hospital or physician’s office is preferred.

Responsibilities

Locate patients, obtain accurate vital signs using visual and auditory measures, triage patients, assess their medical condition, and prepare them for physicals and treatment by physicians and nurses.
Understand and use the electronic medical record system.
Order laboratory, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed.
Notify the nurse and/or physician when a patient is ready for examination, communicate symptoms, and relay questions about laboratory or x-ray needs.
Assist nurses and physicians with patient treatment and care, and respond respectfully and promptly to their requests.
Perform assigned laboratory duties and phlebotomy procedures.
Sterilize and set up instruments.
Receive and store supplies and restock treatment rooms as needed.
Report to the Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift.
Follow ancillary guidelines and established policies and procedures.
Maintain treatment-area cleanliness, perform biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines, and complete other assigned maintenance.
Wash, dry, fold, and restock laundry, and maintain the washing machine and dryer lint trap.
Attend staff meetings scheduled by the Nurse Supervisor or DMS.
Operate, use, and maintain medical and office equipment as trained.
Complete assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift.
Remain available to assist as needed, including when breaks or mealtimes are interrupted for patient care or center operations.
Foster teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere; provide positive, warm, and friendly service.
Perform other duties as assigned.