Current registration with the Maryland Board of Nursing as a certified nursing assistant.
Licensures/Certifications:
- Heart Saver (CPR Certification)
- Current registration with Maryland Board of Nursing as a certified nursing assistant.
- Successfully complete Crisis Management class.
- N/A
- Ability to read and write English in order to provide basic patient care, to understand and communicate detailed instructions relating to basic patient care, and calculate Intake and Output.
- Able to provide close, constant, observation of a patient, requesting intervention when necessary.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, visitors, physicians and other staff in a courteous manner.
- Observes the patient(s) in the room, never leaving the patient’s side without replacement, nursing direction and reporting off to nurse or other care provider.
- Documents patient changes, within scope of position.
- Maintains a safe environment by removing any dangerous items and assessing the environment.
- Notifies care providers when the patient(s)' condition or behavior changes or needs care, using the call system
- Notifies care providers when leaving patient unattended.
- Uses proper techniques to avoid infection of patient and self and to avoid contamination of patient, equipment, and supplies.
- Contributes to the development of nursing care plans through frequent and accurate oral and written reports of occurrences and observances. Performs and records delegated nursing care procedures on sitter sheets.
- Assists patients with feeding, ADLs, bathing, toilet, etc. if necessary, and collects trays at end of meal.
- Documenting VS in Meditech
- Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
- Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities
- Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
- Actively pursues learning and self-development
- Pays attention to detail; follows through
- 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
- 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
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
- Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers
- 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