ENT - 7P-7:30A

GBMC HealthCare•Towson, MD

5d•$15 - $22•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 is responsible for the care, comfort, and safety of assigned patients, utilizing proper infection prevention techniques and performing delegated nursing care procedures. The CNA observes patients, reports changes in condition, and assists with basic activities of daily living, patient mobility, and meal distribution. Promptly responding to patient call lights and requests is also a key function of this role.

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
Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.
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