Unit 52 Med/Tele Certified Nursing Assistant 7a-730p

GBMC HealthCare

212d • $15 - $22

About The Position

Under direct supervision assists the professional nurse in providing direct and indirect patient care. The position involves providing care, comfort, and safety of assigned patients, using proper infection prevention techniques, and performing delegated nursing care procedures. The role requires observing patients and reporting reactions or changes in condition to appropriate nursing personnel, as well as assisting patients with basic activities of daily living.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Heart Saver (CPR Certification)
• CNA certification
• Current registration with State of Maryland Board of Nursing Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Nursing Assistant
• At least 6 months experience in direct patient care preferred
• Ability to read and write English to provide basic patient care and understand detailed instructions
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff in a courteous manner
• Competent to safely handle medications

Responsibilities

• Provides for care, comfort, and safety of assigned patients under direct supervision of nurse
• Uses proper infection prevention techniques
• Performs and records delegated nursing care procedures
• Observes patients and reports reactions or changes in condition to appropriate nursing personnel
• Utilizes resources conscientiously
• Assists patients with basic activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, etc.), including changing linens
• Assists in patient mobility and turning, as needed
• Transfers/transport medications from one area to another as needed
• Distributes patient trays and nourishments, fills water pitchers, assists patients with feeding if necessary, and collects trays at end of meal as needed
• Promptly responds to patients' call lights to determine patients' needs in a timely manner and responds to routine requests and relays information to nursing personnel as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous paid time off
• Free parking
• Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC if applicable
• Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center if applicable
• Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees