Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Day Shift, Med Surg Ortho/Neuro
About The Position
Shady Grove Medical Center is hiring an experienced certified nursing assistant for its Med Surg/Ortho unit. The role supports the organization's mission to extend care through physical, mental, and spiritual healing. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the CNA performs routine technical and service tasks, follows the RN-delegated care plan, and considers the needs and behaviors of assigned patient populations. The position is full-time, scheduled for 36 hours per week across three 12-hour day shifts (7 a.m.–7 p.m.), with every other weekend rotation and holidays following the company calendar.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Successful completion of a CNA program or first-year 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 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, including taking vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living, under Registered Nurse supervision.
- Consider 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 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.
- Identify resources necessary for safe delivery of 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
- 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 support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
