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CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - NICU - As Needed - Nightshift

Meritus Health · Hagerstown, MD · 3 days ago
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About the role

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides essential support to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. This role ensures a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment while honoring the dignity and individuality of each patient.

Responsibilities

  • Provide compassionate care for patients’ personal needs and comfort.
  • Assist with hygiene tasks including bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, and elimination needs.
  • Perform delegated nursing tasks such as:
    • Collecting specimens and vital signs
    • Administering enemas
    • Transporting patients
    • Applying non-sterile dressings
    • Performing surgical preps
    • Applying ice packs and heat treatments
  • Document all care provided in a comprehensive and timely manner.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked patient care environment.
  • Anticipate and respond to patient comfort needs by rounding and answering call lights.
  • Communicate patient observations and data to the assigned nurse.
  • Uphold ethical standards by delivering care with professionalism, sensitivity, and respect for patient autonomy, dignity, and beliefs.

    • Qualifications

    • Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Completion of a state-approved Nursing Assistant Program is required.
    • Experience: Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
    • Licensure/Certification: Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Maryland is required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification in compliance with organizational policy is also required.

    Skills

    • Ability to lift, move, and transport patients and equipment.
    • Stamina to stand and walk for extended periods.
    • Emotional resilience to support patients and families in challenging situations.
    • Capacity to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

    Benefits

    At Meritus, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where interactions are opportunities to learn, listen, and support one another.

    Pay

    Compensation is commensurate with experience.

    Schedule

    Hours are flexible and may vary based on departmental needs.

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