Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Night Shift, Med Surg Ortho/Neuro

Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced certified nursing assistant for our Med Surg/Ortho unit who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.

Responsibilities

• Perform various service duties and routine technical tasks such as vital signs and activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Consideration of the special needs and behaviors of specific patient populations is required.
• Participates in department and organizational education programs, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives.
• Commits to personal, professional development in order to adapt effectively to ongoing change.
• Presents a positive and professional image to represent nursing and the organization.
• Follows the care plan as established and delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Receives report from the Registered Nurse.
• Ensures a culture of safety.
• Identifies resources necessary for safe delivery of patient care.
• Appropriately utilizes resources.
• Identifies and reports malfunctioning/expired equipment and supplies.
• Ensures work areas and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of a CNA or first year Nursing School Program and successful completion of the CNA exam required.
• Maryland CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) License required.
• Must be certified as a Nursing Assistant by the State of Maryland and be on the State of Maryland Registry.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English in order to communicate effectively.
• Physical ability to meet job requirements of lifting, bending and turning.
• Experience in acute care clinical setting preferred.

Schedule

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Hours per Week: 36 hrs/week (3x12s a week)
• Shift Type: Nights
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend rotation
• Holiday Requirements: Follow company holiday calendar
• Shift Differential Eligible: Yes

Pay

Pay Range: $19.21 - $24.90

Benefits

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts.
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
• Free Employee parking.
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire.
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D (short-term disability buy-up available).
• Paid Time Off.
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period.
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance.
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support.