Certified Nursing Assistant - U42 - Medicine/Telemetry/Oncology - Nightshift (7pm-7:30am) - FT

GBMC HealthCare • Towson, MD

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) assists the professional nurse in providing direct and indirect patient care. This role involves ensuring the care, comfort, and safety of assigned patients, utilizing proper infection prevention techniques, and performing delegated nursing care procedures. The CNA observes patients, reports any changes in condition to nursing personnel, and assists patients with basic activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting, and oral hygiene. They also assist with patient mobility, linen changes, medication transfer, and distributing patient trays and nourishments. Promptly responding to patient call lights and routine requests is also a key responsibility. All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Ethical Behavior, and Results.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Heart Saver (CPR Certification)
• CNA
• Current registration with State of Maryland Board of Nursing Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Nursing Assistant
• Ability to read and write English in order to provide basic patient care, to understand and communicate detailed instructions relating to basic patient care, and perform simple calculations in order to take and record weights, vital signs, and routine information in patient charts
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff in a courteous manner.
• Competent to safety handle medications
• Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• At least 6 months experience in direct patient care preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides for care, comfort, and safety of assigned patients under direct supervision of nurse
• Uses proper infection prevention techniques
• Performs and records delegated nursing care procedures
• Observes patients and reports reactions or changes in condition to appropriate nursing personnel
• Utilizes resources conscientiously
• Assists patients with basic activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, etc.), including changing linens
• Assists in patient mobility and turning, as needed
• Transfer/transport medications from one area to another as needed
• Distributes patient trays and nourishments, fills water pitchers, assists patients with feeding if necessary, and collects trays at end of meal as needed
• Promptly responds to patients' call lights to determine patients' needs in a timely manner and responds to routine requests and relays information to nursing personnel as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid time off
• Free parking
• Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC (if applicable)
• Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center (if applicable)
• Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED