Certified Nursing Assistant

MARYLAND PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS LLC•Arnold, MD

2h•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides clinical and patient-care support within Maryland Primary Care Physicians, LLC, as a member of the healthcare team. The CNA supports patient flow, obtains and documents routine patient information, assists with basic patient-care activities, maintains examination rooms and clinical supplies, and supports infection prevention and patient safety. Duties must be consistent with the individual's education, training, demonstrated competency, Maryland CNA scope of practice, and MPCP policies and procedures. The CNA does not independently assess, diagnose, triage, develop treatment plans, interpret clinical findings, provide medical advice, or perform functions requiring independent nursing or medical judgment. The position reports administratively to the Practice Manager/Designated Clinical Leader. Clinical direction and delegation are provided by an authorized licensed clinician in accordance with Maryland law and MPCP policy. The position does not supervise other employees or independently direct clinical care. The role requires access to all areas of the facility throughout the workday. Physical demands include lifting up to 35 pounds occasionally, 15 pounds frequently, and 7 pounds constantly; constant hand grasp and finger dexterity; frequent sitting, standing, walking, and repetitive leg and arm movements; and occasional bending, reaching forward and overhead, squatting, and kneeling. The CNA must demonstrate and maintain competency for assigned clinical functions at hire, when duties change, during remediation, and periodically in accordance with MPCP policy. The CNA must recognize role limitations, request assistance when uncertain, promptly escalate clinical concerns, and comply with documentation, infection prevention, patient safety, and emergency preparedness policies. CNAs at MPCP are not authorized to perform phlebotomy/venipuncture, point-of-care testing, EKGs, PPD placement, injections, or vaccinations/immunizations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Maryland Certified Nursing Assistant certification in good standing.
Current BLS certification or completion within the timeframe established by MPCP.
Must demonstrate competency in obtaining and documenting vital signs, patient communication, infection prevention, and basic patient-care activities.
Effective professional communication with patients and the healthcare team.
Accurate collection and documentation of routine information.
Ability to recognize and escalate concerns.
Basic patient-care support and safe patient handling skills.
Infection prevention practices, teamwork, and ability to use authorized electronic medical record functions.
MMR requirement.
TB test requirement.
Flu shot requirement.

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical experience in a physician's office, outpatient setting, hospital, long-term care facility, or other healthcare environment.
At least six months of direct patient-care experience.
Previous experience with electronic health records (EHR).

Responsibilities

Greet patients and assist with the rooming process.
Verify patient identity using approved patient identifiers.
Obtain and document routine health information, including blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, height, and weight.
Collect and document routine factual patient information as directed.
Review and document information within authorized electronic medical record functions.
Prepare patients and examination rooms for provider visits.
Observe patients during assigned duties and promptly report changes in condition, symptoms, behavior, or other concerns to the appropriate licensed clinician.
Assist patients with positioning, mobility, transfers, or other basic physical needs when necessary.
Chaperone examinations in accordance with MPCP policy.
Assist with maintaining efficient patient flow throughout the practice.
Provide other routine patient-care support within the CNA's approved scope and documented competency.
Perform hand hygiene and use appropriate personal protective equipment in accordance with MPCP policy.
Clean and disinfect examination rooms, equipment, and high-touch surfaces according to MPCP procedures and manufacturer instructions.
Follow bloodborne pathogen and exposure-control procedures.
Dispose of sharps, biohazardous materials, and regulated medical waste appropriately.
Identify and immediately report patient safety concerns, exposures, injuries, incidents, or equipment problems.
Follow MPCP infection prevention, emergency preparedness, and patient safety policies.
Maintain competency for assigned clinical functions, recognize role limitations, request assistance when uncertain, and promptly escalate clinical concerns.
Comply with documentation, infection prevention, patient safety, and emergency preparedness policies.