Certified Nursing Assistant - Relocation Offered!
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: November 7, 2024
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Job Description:
General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant to join
our team -at Franklin Square Hospital! -The ideal candidate is a
-Certified Nursing Assistant who will provide our patients with
extraordinary patient care by -demonstrating -a strong knowledge in
the field. -This person will function as a member of the
patient-centered care team to provide direct patient care
activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse for assigned
patients and their families/significant others. -Assists -medical
and nursing staff with procedures and/or tests and patients with
ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). Performs specific care
activities such as specimen collection, phlebotomy,
electrocardiography (EKG), and documentation in the health record.
Incumbents in this position may perform all, or a combination of
the duties described depending upon the assigned work area and the
specific needs of the patients and the department.Join one of the
largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro
region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland
Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your
next -great career -move!Primary Duties:Assists -patients with
activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene, including
bathing, mouth care, dressing, skin care, positioning, feeding,
ambulation, toileting, and range of motion activities. -Assists
-with patient mobilization and rehabilitation, use of crutches and
walkers, and transfer/transport of patients in wheelchairs and
stretchers. -Collects specimens; performs venipuncture/phlebotomy;
and obtains EKGs. -Assists -in the measurement and documentation of
patient's intake and output. Accurately takes and records patient's
vital signs, height and weight, pulse oximetry, point of care and
waived testing and other pertinent data or information in the
patient's health record.Performs routine sterile, non-sterile and
other treatments/activities -identified -by Unit/Hospital policy
including -tube feedings; ostomy care; Foley Catheter care;
perineal care; simple dressing changes and wound care; turning and
positioning; postmortem care and transportation of body to the
morgue; and -assistance -with the application, maintenance and
removal of traction, casts, splints, and exercise equipment.
-Maintains the comfort, privacy, confidentiality, and dignity of
each patient in the delivery of services. Performs patient
observation duty and prepares patients to be seen by providers.
-Assists -providers and registered nurses in patient examinations
and procedures. Rounds on all assigned patients based on
established standards. Participates in patient/family teaching as
directed and responds to questions from patients, families and
visitors in a prompt, courteous, and respectful manner, referring
them to -appropriate personnel -if necessary. Reports changes in
the patient's condition to the registered nurse and care team, as
necessary. Ensures complete hand off to oncoming shift and obtains
full hand off from outgoing shift. Initiates and -assists -in CPR
when -indicated. -Maintains the cleanliness and safety of patient
rooms/environment by distributing and changing linen/towels,
removing used meal trays, checking bed siderails and safety
restraints, etc. -Assists -with environmental services support such
as linen management, trash removal and cleaning patient rooms as
needed. Transports and/or escorts patients during discharges,
transfers, and/or medical appointments. Completes errands such as
delivering specimens to the laboratory, equipment, and supplies,
etc., as -required. Receives and stocks equipment and supplies and
-maintains -orderly supply and utility rooms.
-Qualifications:Completion of an approved nursing assistant
certification program.High School Diploma/ GED or
equivalent.Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification from the
relevant authority.Basic Life Support (BLS).Certified Phlebotomy
Technician (CPT) certification -preferred.Experience as a certified
nursing assistant and general health care experience in acute care,
long-term care or other settings preferred. -This position has a
hiring range of $17.5 - $28.73
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