Nursing Student; CNA-PRN

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Nursing Student provides safe, age‑appropriate patient care while supporting the daily needs of patients and the healthcare team. This role supports Carroll Hospital’s mission of creating a healthier community one person at a time
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Student employees work within a supportive learning environment focused on teamwork, patient safety, and high‑quality care. All team members are expected to deliver reliable care while adhering to National Patient Safety Goals and hospital policies.

Provide basic nursing care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) under RN supervision.

Assist with AM/PM care including:

• Bed baths or showers
• Oral hygiene and grooming
• Toileting and perineal care
• Maintaining a safe and orderly room environment
• Assist with feeding, tray setup, and positioning patients for meals
• Ensure patient comfort by adjusting beds, providing pillows/blankets, and maintaining hydration

• Obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, and weight
• Perform EKGs as appropriate to skill level
• Collect urine, sputum, and stool specimens
• Remove urinary catheters per policy
• Prepare equipment and supplies for diagnostic tests and procedures
• Assist with drains and output collection
• Perform and document patient care activities including turning, hygiene, and rounding

• Observe patients for reactions to treatments or changes in condition
• Report abnormal findings, patient complaints, pain, or unusual incidents promptly to the RN or charge nurse
• Respond to call lights promptly and anticipate patient needs
• Participate in emergency response situations and initiate CPR when necessary

Accurately document patient care interventions in the electronic medical record.

Record intake and output measurements, vital signs, weights, and food intake.

Ensure documentation is legible, timely, and co‑signed by the supervising RN.

Foster positive communication with patients, families, nurses, and team members.

Assist coworkers and maintain a cooperative team environment.

Carry and appropriately use assigned communication devices (e.g., Vocera).

Reinforce patient education as directed by the RN.

Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Prepare patient rooms and equipment for new admissions.

Ensure patient identification bands are in place and call bells are accessible.

When performed side‑by‑side with a registered nurse
, the nursing student may:

• Participate in nursing assessments
• Draw and process laboratory tests
• Insert and monitor IVs
• Insert Foley catheters and NG tubes
• Perform complex dressing changes (wound, surgical, trach)
• Administer tube feedings and fluid boluses
• Apply slings, splints, and assistive devices
• Observe medication administration
• Discontinue IVs in preparation for discharge (excluding central or specialty lines)

Employees demonstrate the hospital’s patient care values:

Respect – Maintaining dignity and active listening

Integrity – Acting with honesty and trustworthiness

Partnership – Working collaboratively toward shared goals

Service Excellence – Exceeding patient expectations

Accountability – Taking ownership of responsibilities and outcomes

Maryland Board of Nursing CNA License

Completion of Fundamentals of Nursing

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program required.