Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Unit 35 Med/Tele FT 7pm-7am

Under direct supervision, assists the professional nurse in providing direct and indirect patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Heart Saver (CPR Certification)
• Current registration with State of Maryland Board of Nursing Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• At least 6 months experience in direct patient care preferred

Skills

• Ability to read and write English to provide basic patient care, understand and communicate detailed instructions, and perform simple calculations for recording weights, vital signs, and routine information in patient charts
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact courteously with patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff
• Competent to safely handle medications
• Knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties
• Demonstrates competency in delivering care and applying knowledge to meet age-specific needs

Responsibilities

• Provides care, comfort, and safety of assigned patients under direct supervision of a 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/transports 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
• Promptly responds to patients' call lights to determine needs in a timely manner and relays information to nursing personnel as needed

Values

• Respect: Treats everyone with courtesy, fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy. Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities.
• Excellence: Strives for superior performance in every aspect of work. Recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of others. Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations. Actively pursues learning and self-development. Pays attention to detail and follows through.
• Accountability: Sets a positive, professional example. Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them. Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources. Reports to work regularly and on time.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team. Addresses and resolves conflict positively. Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions. Acknowledges and celebrates the contributions of others.
• Ethical Behavior: Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and good judgment. Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients, families, and coworkers.
• Results: Sets goals and measures outcomes that support organizational goals. Embraces change and improvement in the work environment. Continuously seeks to improve quality. Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles. Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and managing time efficiently.

Pay

Pay Range: $15.00 - $22.00. Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, and alignment with organizational needs.