Certified Nursing Assistant - Acute Care
Full-time, 12-hour day shift (7:00 am – 7:30 pm).
About the role
On the Kaiser 7 West Acute Care Unit, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) works under the delegated authority of a registered nurse to perform nursing functions within their scope of practice and assist the nurse in collecting data for a nursing assessment under supervision. The CNA provides quality nursing care to patients; implements specific procedures and programs; coordinates work within the department and with other departments; reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; and assists the supervisor with tasks to support department operations.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (eating, bathing, dressing, mobility, toileting).
- Support care procedures including catheter care, sitz baths, colostomy care, and more.
- Apply care products such as compression devices and restraints appropriately.
- Set up respiratory and cardiac equipment (e.g., oxygen, suction, EKGs, incentive spirometry).
- Function in both CNA and Health Unit Coordinator roles as assigned.
- Maintain current knowledge of nursing skills within scope of practice.
- Use computer and audiovisual applications (Internet, email, word processing, wireless phone, pager) to obtain and retrieve data.
Requirements
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- BLS certification.
- One year of hospital experience (preferred).
- Effectively read, speak, write, compose, and comprehend English.
- Effective eye and hand coordination.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize.
- Ability to work well with individuals and groups.
Position Highlights
- Promote early ambulation and independence in activities of daily living.
- Collaborate closely with nursing and therapy teams.
- Build meaningful patient connections in a smaller unit.
- Contribute to a team-focused, high-quality care environment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit packages available from first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, and paid time off.
- 403B retirement plan.
- Education assistance.
- Voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and others).
- Work/life balance with flexible schedules.
- Free onsite parking.
- DailyPay Program.
Pay
$17.89 – $25.04 per hour, based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates.
About us
Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland’s two largest counties—Montgomery and Prince George’s. The organization earns numerous national awards, clinical designations, and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.