Certified Nursing Assistant- PRN
About the role
Reporting to the director of the unit, the 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 the supervision of a nurse. The CNA may be assigned to function in either the Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) or Nursing Assistant role.
Responsibilities
- Provide quality nursing care to patients; implement specific procedures and programs; coordinate work within the department and with other departments
- When functioning as Nursing Assistant: work under delegated authority of an RN to perform nursing functions within scope of practice and assist in collecting data for nursing assessments
- When functioning as Health Unit Coordinator: support departmental operations through effective and timely communications, maintain a clean, safe, orderly work environment, maintain data and related records, perform clerical and other support services as directed
- Report pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; respond to inquiries or requests for information; assist the immediate supervisor with tasks to support department operations
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required, OR currently enrolled in a program pursuing a High School Diploma or GED (four years of nursing assistant experience accepted in lieu of diploma/GED)
- Current licensure by the Maryland State Board for Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS certification issued through the American Heart Association
- Computer and audiovisual skills using various applications and technologies: Internet, email, word processing, wireless phone, pager
- Ability to obtain and retrieve data
- Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize; ability to work well with individuals and groups
- 1 year CNA experience preferred; experience in a hospital setting highly preferred
Pay
Pay range: $17.58 – $23.85 per hour. Pay is 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. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Schedule
PRN (as needed), Evening shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Location: Silver Spring, MD.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Flexible work schedules
- Opportunities to advance within the organization
About the organization
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 counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations, and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services, and was named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2021 and 2022. Rooted in its Mission and Core Values, Holy Cross Health honors the dignity of every person and recognizes the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings, finding common ground and embracing differences to grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.