Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Per Diem Day Shift, Float Pool ll

Adventist HealthCare • Rockville, MD

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About The Position

Shady Grove Medical Center is hiring an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant for Float Pool II. The role supports the organization’s mission to extend God’s care through physical, mental, and spiritual healing. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Nursing Assistant performs service duties and routine technical tasks, including taking vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living. Specific duties may vary by assignment, and care must account for the needs and behaviors of the patient population. The position is listed as full-time, with 36 hours per week and a typical schedule of 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. The posting also describes the arrangement as temporary/per diem, with a flat rate of $26 per hour. The shift type is labeled “Night.”

The role follows the care plan established and delegated by the Registered Nurse and receives reports from the RN. The Nursing Assistant supports a culture of safety, identifies and appropriately uses resources needed for safe patient care, reports malfunctioning or expired equipment and supplies, and keeps work areas and equipment clean and properly stored. The employee is also expected to take part in department and organizational education, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives; pursue personal and professional development; and maintain a positive, professional image representing nursing and the organization.

Nursing students who have completed their first year of clinical rotation are encouraged to apply. The posting states that per-diem workers are eligible for medical and prescription coverage under the Base Plan and may participate in the 403(b) retirement plan. Adventist HealthCare also highlights work-life balance through nonrotating shifts, recognition and rewards for professional expertise, free employee parking, and Employee Assistance Program support.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Maryland CNA license.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• One year of current experience in a hospital environment.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of the first year of clinical rotation as a nursing student; nursing students at this stage are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform service duties and routine technical tasks, including taking vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Adapt duties to the assigned area and account for the special needs and behaviors of specific patient populations.
• Participate in department and organizational education programs, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives.
• Pursue personal and professional development to adapt to ongoing change.
• Present a positive and professional image representing nursing and the organization.
• Follow the care plan established and delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Receive report from the Registered Nurse.
• Help ensure a culture of safety.
• Identify resources necessary for safe patient care and use resources appropriately.
• Identify and report malfunctioning or expired equipment and supplies.
• Ensure work areas and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription insurance coverage under the Base Plan for temporary/per-diem workers.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Work-life balance through nonrotating shifts.
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
• Free employee parking.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support.

What This Job Offers

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