CNA II/PCT II - Full Time Flex with Benefits, Eve/Nights, EOW/Holiday Rotation - 36hrs. weekly/ 72hrs. biweekly (UH Nursing Float - Elkton )
About The Position
ChristianaCare is seeking a full-time Senior CNA/PCT II for its Float Pool at the Union Hospital Campus in Elkton, Maryland. The role provides support across multiple units. The Certified Nursing Assistant supports activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, contributes to patient safety goals, and performs clerical duties that support nursing staff and patients. The position works 12-hour evening/midnight shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. The schedule is listed as 36 hours weekly and 72 hours biweekly. The role requires patient care appropriate to patients at various stages of development, including assigned care for patient comfort and well-being, assistance during patient crises within the scope of responsibility, and prompt notification of the RN. Duties also include documenting care and vital signs, performing point-of-care procedures, entering orders, communicating with patients and care teams, and performing unit-clerk and supply-coordination tasks. Applicants should upload an updated resume; a cover letter indicating the desired shift is encouraged. Candidates selected to continue will be sent a video interview by email. The position has Risk Exposure Category A, involving potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, HIV, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Previous patient care experience, including taking vital signs.
- Nursing student who has successfully completed clinical hours or completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program.
- BLS certification required.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge to deliver care appropriate to patients in various stages of development.
- Perform assigned nursing duties for patients' comfort and well-being.
- Respond to patient crises, initiate interventions within the scope of responsibilities, and notify the RN.
- Perform and accurately record vital signs, Accu-checks, bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and patient mobilization.
- Perform finger sticks while following standard laboratory safety policies.
- Perform defined procedures on point-of-care instrumentation and EKGs.
- Perform phlebotomy venipuncture when assigned under established policies and procedures.
- Respond promptly and compassionately to patient needs.
- Enter orders into Meditech.
- Communicate courteously, verbally and in writing, with patients, employees, and physicians.
- Use required computer skills to document in the electronic medical record.
- Perform Unit Clerk duties, including answering phones, entering charges, calling provider consults, arranging patient transportation, assisting with clerical needs and audits, coordinating unit supply maintenance, scheduling, and contacting provider offices.
- Complete required in-service education.
- Follow departmental safety rules and practices, and timely report unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement benefits
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
