Certified Nursing Assistant Unit Nights

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant Unit 52 Nights FT

Certified Nursing Assistant Unit 52 Nights FT

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

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Licensure

• Heart Saver (CPR Certification)
• CNA
• Current registration with State of Maryland Board of Nursing Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Nursing Assistant

Experience

At least 6 months experience in direct patient care preferred

Skills

• Ability to read and write English; perform basic calculations for patient charts
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff courteously
• Competent to safely handle medications

Patient & Workplace Safety

• Knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties

Patient Population

• Competency in delivery of care for age‑specific needs, if applicable

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides for care, comfort, and safety of assigned patients under direct supervision of nurse
• Uses proper infection prevention techniques
• Performs and records delegated nursing care procedures
• Observes patients and reports reactions or changes in condition to 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 as needed
• Distributes patient trays and nourishment, fills water pitchers, assists feeding if necessary, and collects trays at end of meal
• Responds promptly to patients' call lights and relays information to nursing personnel

All Roles Must Demonstrate GBMC Values Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self‑development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$15.00 - $22.00 per hour

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gilchrist Inova and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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