Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Day Shift, Med Surg Oncology
About The Position
Shady Grove Medical Center is hiring an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant for its Oncology unit. The position supports Adventist HealthCare’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 the CNA must be attentive to the special needs and behaviors of the patient population. The role is full-time, scheduled for 36 hours per week in three 12-hour day shifts, with an every-other-weekend rotation and holidays following the company calendar. The position is eligible for a shift differential and is classified as non-exempt.
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 and certification as a Nursing Assistant by the State of Maryland; must be 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, including taking vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living, under a Registered Nurse’s supervision.
- Follow the care plan established and delegated by the Registered Nurse.
- Receive report from the Registered Nurse.
- Consider 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 to ongoing change.
- Present a positive and professional image representing nursing and the organization.
- Help ensure a culture of safety and identify resources needed for safe patient care delivery.
- 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 matching 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
