Certified Nursing Assistant - Acute Care
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) works on the Kaiser 7 West Acute Care Unit under the delegated authority of a registered nurse. The CNA performs nursing functions within their scope of practice and assists a nurse in collecting data for a nursing assessment under nurse supervision. The position provides quality nursing care, implements procedures and programs, coordinates work within and across departments, reports relevant information to the immediate supervisor, responds to inquiries, and supports department operations. The CNA may also function as a Health Unit Coordinator as assigned. This is a full-time position of 36 hours per week on a 12-hour night shift. The CNA assists patients with activities of daily living, supports care procedures, applies care products appropriately, and sets up respiratory and cardiac equipment. The role calls for current knowledge of nursing skills within the CNA’s scope of practice, effective communication and coordination, problem-solving, organization, prioritization, multitasking, and the ability to work well with individuals and groups. Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving more than 240,000 people each year in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland. It describes its mission as supporting colleagues, communicating openly and respectfully, and nurturing a healing and safe environment. The organization is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Certified Nursing Assistant certification by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- BLS certification.
- Current knowledge of nursing skills within the CNA’s scope of practice.
- Computer and audiovisual skills using applications and technologies including the Internet, email, word processing, wireless phone, and pager; ability to obtain and retrieve data.
- Ability to effectively read, speak, write, compose, and comprehend English.
- Effective eye and hand coordination.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize.
- Ability to work well with individuals and groups.
Nice To Haves
- One year of hospital experience (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including eating, bathing, dressing, mobility, and toileting.
- Support care procedures such as catheter care, sitz baths, and colostomy care.
- Apply care products, including compression devices and restraints, appropriately.
- Set up respiratory and cardiac equipment, such as oxygen, suction, EKGs, and incentive spirometry.
- Perform nursing functions within the CNA’s scope of practice under the delegated authority of a registered nurse.
- Assist a nurse in collecting data for a nursing assessment under nurse supervision.
- Implement specific procedures and programs.
- Coordinate work within the department and with other departments.
- Report pertinent information to the immediate supervisor and respond to inquiries or requests for information.
- Assist the immediate supervisor with tasks that support department operations.
- Function in both CNA and Health Unit Coordinator roles as assigned.
- Promote early ambulation and independence in activities of daily living.
- Collaborate with nursing and therapy teams.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Mental health benefits
- Paid time off
- 403(b)
- Education assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity
- Flexible schedules
- Free onsite parking
- DailyPay Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
