Certified Nursing Assistant - 6 South Acute Care - Full Time Days
About The Position
Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Unit: 6 acute south Employment Type: full time Shift: days - 12 hour shift Location: Silver Spring, MD Position Purpose the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) works under the delegated authority of a registered nurse to perform a nursing function within their scope of practice and assist the nurse in collecting data for a nursing assessment under the supervision of a nurse. The CNA provides quality nursing care to patients; implements specific procedures and programs; coordinates work within the department, as well as with other departments; reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; responds to inquiries or requests for information; and assists the immediate supervisor with tasks to support department operations. Unit Overview This 30-bed medical specialty unit provides care to medical and oncology patients having a variety of complex medical needs including chemotherapy administration, radioactive iodine (I-131) treatments, intensive pain, symptom management, palliative care treatment and end of life care. Patient care is provided by a team of highly skilled nurses who work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. As a CNA you will: Assist patients with activities of daily living (eating, bathing, dressing, mobility, toileting) Support care procedures including catheter care, sitz baths, colostomy care, and more Apply care products such as compression devices and restraints appropriately Set up respiratory and cardiac equipment (e.g., oxygen, suction, EKGs, incentive spirometry) Function in both CNA and Health Unit Coordinator roles as assigned Current knowledge of nursing skills within their scope of practice. Computer and audiovisual skills using various applications and technologies: Internet, email, word processing, wireless phone, pager. Ability to obtain and retrieve data. Effectively read, speak, write, compose and comprehend English. Effective eye and hand coordination. Effective problem-solving skills. Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize. Ability to work well with individuals and groups.
Requirements
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) by the Maryland Board of Nursing
- High school diploma or equivalent
- BLS certification
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of hospital experience (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (eating, bathing, dressing, mobility, toileting)
- Support care procedures including catheter care, sitz baths, colostomy care, and more
- Apply care products such as compression devices and restraints appropriately
- Set up respiratory and cardiac equipment (e.g., oxygen, suction, EKGs, incentive spirometry)
- Function in both CNA and Health Unit Coordinator roles as assigned
- Current knowledge of nursing skills within their scope of practice.
- Computer and audiovisual skills using various applications and technologies: Internet, email, word processing, wireless phone, pager.
- Ability to obtain and retrieve data.
- Effectively read, speak, write, compose and comprehend English.
- Effective eye and hand coordination.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize.
- Ability to work well with individuals and groups.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
- Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
- Free onsite parking.
- Referral Rewards Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
