Geriatric Nursing Assistant/ GNA- Skilled FT40 (3:00pm-11:00pm)

Maryland Masonic Homes•Cockeysville, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Maryland Masonic Homes seeks a Geriatric Nursing Assistant to provide direct hands-on nursing care to residents and support meaningful living for residents and their families. The role works under the direct supervision of a Licensed Nurse and reports changes in residents’ conditions to the Nurse. It reports to the Director of Nursing or designee. This is a full-time, hourly position with a 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. schedule. Week 1 is Monday–Thursday and Saturday; Week 2 is Sunday and Tuesday–Friday. The hourly rate is based on the Board of Nursing license date. Candidates must submit an updated resume and hold active CPR and First Aid certification issued by the American Heart Association or an AHA-approved training provider. The position works throughout the nursing service area, including nurses’ stations and residents’ rooms. It involves frequent interruptions and interaction with residents, families, visitors, medical staff, nursing personnel, and other employees. The employee may be subject to mandatory overtime as circumstances warrant and must attend continuing education and required training. Physical demands include moving intermittently throughout the workday; sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving; lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving equipment or supplies weighing more than 50 pounds; and assisting with resident evacuations. The role may involve exposure to falls, injuries, odors, infectious waste, diseases, and conditions, including AIDS and Hepatitis B, as well as emotionally challenging or hostile situations.

Requirements

Successfully completed an approved Nursing Assistant program in Maryland, or has been approved as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant under Maryland State guidelines.
Has taken, or has been grandfathered into, the Maryland State Competency Evaluation administered under State of Maryland guidelines.
Is in the process of being placed on, or has been placed on, the Maryland Registry for Geriatric Nursing Assistants.
Active CPR and First Aid certification issued by the American Heart Association or an AHA-approved training provider.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the general public.
Ability to plan, organize, and implement quality, direct hands-on nursing care.
Knowledge of standards of care applicable to the geriatric nursing assistant role in long-term care.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle challenging residents.
Ability to accurately gather and report information about a resident’s condition to the Nurse.
Must meet governmental guidelines for annual in-service training and participate in annual Dementia training.
Ability to meet the standards of the MMH MVP Customer Service Program.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must have sight and hearing, or prosthetics enabling these senses to function adequately for the position.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and move equipment and supplies weighing more than 50 pounds and assist in evacuating residents.
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset individuals, including in hostile situations.
Must submit a current, updated resume for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct hands-on nursing care to residents under the direct supervision of a Licensed Nurse.
Report changes in residents’ conditions to the Nurse as appropriate.
Obtain and accurately report vital signs and weights.
Attend to the overall safety and needs of residents.
Provide meals, supplements, and fluids to meet resident needs.
Complete required GNA documentation.
Assist residents with activities of daily living to promote independence and remain accountable for assigned care during the scheduled shift.
Use proper body mechanics and safe transfer techniques.
Transport ambulatory residents using safe techniques.
Provide care and evacuate residents during a fire or disaster, following knowledge of the Emergency Preparedness manual.
Maintain infection-control practices throughout the facility.
Help keep the environment, common areas, and resident rooms clean and orderly.
Assist residents with attending scheduled appointments.
Report malfunctioning or unsafe equipment.
Maintain resident privacy and confidentiality.
Respond promptly to call lights, bells, or the intercom to determine and address resident needs.
Maintain skin integrity according to protocols and immediately report changes or skin breakdown.
Use equipment appropriately, including wheelchairs, Geri-chairs, footrests, braces, and splints.
Attend mandatory in-services, annual Dementia training, and continuing education programs.
Meet the standards of the MMH MVP Customer Service Program.