Certified Nursing Assistant - Acute Care

Full time Rotating Shift The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) works under the delegated authority of a registered nurse to perform nursing functions within their scope of practice and assist the nurse in collecting data for a nursing assessment under the supervision of a nurse.

Job Title: CNA – Acute Care

Employment Type: Full time/36 hours weekly

Shift: Rotating 7AM-7PM or 7PM-7AM
Location: Germantown, MD

Position Highlights:

• Competitive pay
• Benefits – Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)
• Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules;12-hour shifts; self-scheduling
• Advancement: Opportunities to advance within the organization

Description:

• Reporting to the Director of Acute Care, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) must demonstrate the passion to provide bedside care to a diverse and acutely ill population.
• The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) works under the delegated authority of a registered nurse to perform nursing functions within their scope of practice and assist the nurse in collecting data for a nursing assessment under the supervision of a nurse.

Responsibilities:

• As part of a new transformational team care model to improve patient care and provide nurses and CNAs new opportunities and support, the nurse assistant will team with an experienced virtual RN (vRN) and a bedside RN to provide excellent patient care to patients in an Acute Care setting.
• Daily responsibilities include direct patient care such as maintaining a safe patient environment, feeding, bathing, mobilizing patients, answering call lights, toileting, grooming care, one-to-one sitting for safety or behavioral reasons, taking vital signs, tracking intake and output with documenting values in an electronic health record.
• The CNA may implement specific procedures and coordinates work within the department, as well as with other hospital departments
• The CNA will assist with the admission and discharge process with the RN.
• The CNA works collaboratively with a 3-person team consisting of the primary RN, a virtual RN and the CNA, reporting pertinent information, responding to inquiries, providing proactive bedside care/ADLs, and assist the RN with other tasks to support care of all assigned patents.

What you will need:

• High School Diploma or GED required OR in a program currently pursuing a High School Diploma or GED. Four years of Nursing Assistant experience will be accepted in lieu of a High School Diploma/GED.
• Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing for Certified Nursing Assistant
• BLS certification (issued by American Heart Association only)
• Computer skills (internet, email, wireless phone, electronic health record) and technical skills (blood sugar, vital sign, and EKG machines).

• Be physically able to pull, push, turn and position patients.
• Superb interpersonal, customer service and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize, ability to work well with individuals and groups.
• 1 year CNA experience preferred; experience in a hospital setting highly preferred

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations, and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

We were named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2021 & 2022.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.