Certified Nursing Assistant - Unit , Short Stay Unit; SSU), Nightshift

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant - Unit 45, Short Stay Unit (SSU), Night shift (7pm-7:30am)

Certified Nursing Assistant - Unit 45, Short Stay Unit (SSU), Night shift (7pm-7:30am)

GBMC Health Care is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist professional nurses in providing direct and indirect patient care on the Short Stay Unit during the night shift. The role requires direct supervision by a nurse and focuses on patient comfort, safety, and basic hygiene.

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 to provide basic patient care and record vital signs and routine chart information.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff in a courteous manner.
• Competent to safely handle medications.

Patient & Workplace Safety

• Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.

Patient Population

• Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies knowledge to meet age‑specific needs if applicable.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides 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 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.
• Transfer/transport medications from one area to another as needed.
• Distributes patient trays and nourishment, fills water pitchers, assists patients with feeding if necessary, and collects trays at end of meal as needed.
• Promptly responds to patients' call lights to determine patients' needs in a timely manner and responds to routine requests and relays information to nursing personnel as needed.

All Roles Must Demonstrate GBMC Values

Respect

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

Excellence

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

Accountability

• 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

• 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

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

Results

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC Health Care 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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