CNA - Med Surg | Telemetry
Meritus Health External•Hagerstown, MD
About The Position
Join the healthcare team as a Nursing Assistant, providing compassionate, patient-centered care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Support patients with personal care, activities of daily living, comfort measures, and delegated clinical tasks while helping maintain a safe and therapeutic environment. The role calls for strong communication, attention to detail, and a commitment to high-quality patient care. The position is full time, with a schedule of either 6:30 am–7:00 pm or 6:30 pm–7:00 am. Staff work every other weekend and some holidays.
Requirements
- Completion of a Nursing Assistant Program.
- Current Maryland Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNA I) or Certified Nursing Assistant II (CNA II) certification.
- Current BLS (CPR) certification.
- Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
- Ability to safely perform patient handling tasks.
- Ability to work in an environment that may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, and other healthcare-related hazards.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous healthcare experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care and comfort measures while respecting each patient's dignity, individuality, and preferences.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, skin care, and elimination needs.
- Obtain and record vital signs and collect specimens as directed.
- Assist with patient transportation and support nursing procedures.
- Apply non-sterile dressings, ice packs, and heat treatments, and perform other delegated patient care activities.
- Accurately document patient care and observations in the medical record.
- Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and well-stocked patient care environment.
- Respond promptly to call lights and patient requests.
- Communicate patient observations and concerns to the assigned nurse.
- Support patient rights, autonomy, dignity, values, and beliefs while providing care.
- Participate in continuing education and maintain required clinical competencies.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Paid Time Off accruing from day one
- 401(k) plan
- Education assistance program
- Employee assistance program
- Shift differential may be available for eligible evening, night, or weekend shifts
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible team members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
