Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA), Day Shift, Medicine

Certified Nursing Assistant – Med Surg Medicine Unit

Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire a Certified Nursing Assistant for our Med Surg Medicine Unit who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

• Perform various service duties and routine technical tasks such as vital signs and activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Specific duties may vary by area of assignment.
• Consideration of the special needs and behaviors of specific patient populations is required.
• Participate in department and organizational education programs, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives.
• Commit to personal, professional development in order to adapt effectively to ongoing change.
• Present a positive and professional image to represent nursing and the organization.
• Follow the care plan as established and delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Receive report from the Registered Nurse.
• Ensure a culture of safety.
• Identify resources necessary for safe delivery of patient care.
• Appropriately utilize resources.
• Identify and report malfunctioning or expired equipment and supplies.
• Ensure work areas and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately.

• 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 an acute care clinical setting preferred.

• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Hours per week: 36 hours per week.
• Shift type:
  Days.
• Weekend requirements:
  Every other weekend rotation.
• Holiday requirements:
  Follow company holiday calendar.
• Shift differential:
  Eligible.
• Pay: $19.21 - $24.90 per hour.
• This position is classified as United States of America, Non‑Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

• Work‑life balance through nonrotating shifts.
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
• Free employee parking.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents effective on the date of hire.
• Employer‑paid short‑ and 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.

Adventist Health Care strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Adventist Health Care is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission‑centric culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and for religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.