Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Day Shift, Med Surg Ortho/Neuro

Adventist HealthCare • Rockville, MD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Shady Grove Medical Center is seeking an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant for its Med Surg/Ortho unit. 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 CNA performs service duties and routine technical tasks, including taking vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living. Duties may vary by assignment, and care must account for the needs and behaviors of specific patient populations.

This is a full-time day-shift position working 36 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The schedule includes every-other-weekend rotation and follows the company holiday calendar. The position is eligible for a shift differential and is classified as non-exempt under the FLSA. The pay range is $19.21–$24.90 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of a CNA program or first year of a nursing school program, and successful completion of the CNA exam.
• Maryland Certified Nursing Assistant license; must be certified as a Nursing Assistant by the State of Maryland and listed on the State of Maryland Registry.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to communicate effectively.
• Physical ability to meet job requirements, including lifting, bending, and turning.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an acute care clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform service duties and routine technical tasks, such as taking vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Account for the special needs and behaviors of assigned patient populations.
• Participate in department and organizational education programs, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives.
• Pursue personal and professional development to adapt effectively 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 and identify resources necessary for safe patient care.
• Use resources appropriately.
• Identify and report malfunctioning or expired equipment and supplies.
• Ensure 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 eligible dependents effective on the date of hire.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and AD&D; short-term disability buy-up is available.
• Paid time off.
• Employer retirement contribution and match after one year of eligible employment, with a three-year vesting period.
• Voluntary benefits, including flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long-term care, and critical illness and accident insurance.
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support.

What This Job Offers

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