Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Day Shift, Med Surg/General Surgery

Adventist HealthCare • Rockville, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Shady Grove Medical Center is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant for its Med Surg/General Surgery Unit. The role supports the organization’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 role requires consideration of the needs and behaviors of specific patient populations.

The position is full-time, scheduled for 36 hours per week across three 12-hour day shifts, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The schedule includes every other weekend and holidays according to the company holiday calendar. The role is eligible for a shift differential and is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The listed pay range is $19.21–$24.90.

Adventist HealthCare offers work-life balance through nonrotating shifts, recognition and rewards, free employee parking, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, employer-paid short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance and AD&D, paid time off, an employer retirement contribution and match after one year of eligible employment (with a three-year vesting period), voluntary benefits, subsidized childcare at participating centers, tuition reimbursement, and Employee Assistance Program support. The organization strongly recommends full COVID-19 vaccination before employment and may require proof. It does not hire applicants who state that they use nicotine or test positive for nicotine or drugs; the posting specifically states that positive cotinine or marijuana tests result in withdrawal of employment offers, with an opportunity to reapply after 90 days subject to stated conditions.

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.
• Current Maryland Certified Nursing Assistant license and listing 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 involving lifting, bending, and turning.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an acute-care clinical setting is preferred.

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.
• 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, professional image representing nursing and the organization.
• Follow the care plan established and delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Receive reports from the Registered Nurse.
• 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED