Certified Nurse Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Ross Professional Services, LLC (RPS) is an employment, technical support and integrated security services company located in Washington DC. We provide professional support and operations to the District of Columbia and Federal government nationwide. RPS is a government contractor, in which our routine work consists of providing professional support, technical writers, information technology support, and other support for our government clients throughout the United States and District of Columbia. We are seeking the position below under our contract with Maxim.

 

 

Title: Certified Nurse Assistant - $21-$26 per hr. 

 

Location: Various DC Locations

Shifts Options: 3pm-11:30pm or 11pm-7:30am

Days: Monday – Friday

 

Duration: ASAP – plus multiple option years

Hourly Rate: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour = (health/dental/life insurance coverage, paid federal holidays, accrued vacation options)

 

COVID News: While onsite, all personnel onsite will adhere to CDC guidelines to include social distancing, wear a face covering, washing hands, etc.

 

Credentialing Requirements

1. DC CNA License
2. 2 Professional References
3. TB Test within 12mos
4. BLS card
5. Recent Flu shot
6. Urinalysis (10 panel)
7. Cleared Background Check, including fingerprinting including FBI check
8. Prior experience in behavioral health/psych
9. Proof of Flu and COVID vaccinations

 

 

 

1. BACKGROUND

 

Maxim provides services and supports to eligible adults, children and their families for the prevention, intervention and treatment of mental health, along with substance use disorders. Maxim operates critical Behavioral Health Programs which includes Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital (SEH) which is a 292 bed Adult in Patient Acute Care Mental Health Hospital, located at 1100 Alabama Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20032. Maxim also operates a Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) a Twenty-Four Hour/Seven Days a Week facility located on the old DC General Campus located at 1905 E Street SE, Building #14, and Washington, DC 20003; Maxim also operates The Assessment Referral Center (ARC) 73 P Street, NE Washington, DC 20002; and Urgent Care Clinic 35 K Street, NE Washington DC 20002.

 

1. REQUIREMENTS

 

1. Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) Educational and Competency Skill Requirements:

The CNA shall:

1. Possess a current DC Certificate as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA);
   1. Possess a current Basic Care Life Support (BCLS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation card with valid expiration date;
   2. Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate with proof of completion of a basic Nursing assistant course consistent with the District of Columbia’s certification requirements or completion of a state examination including clinical requirements.
   3. Possess knowledge and skill in taking Patients’ vital signs, temperature, pulse and respiration and possess knowledge and skill in providing complete up-to-date report of health status as needed on assigned Patients.
      1. Consistently utilize the principles of the recovery model when engaging Patients.
         1. Report behavior and changes in the medical condition of Patients;
            1. Complete all assignments on shift assignment sheet accurately and properly document them during the Tour of Duty.
            2. Work with assigned Patients on appropriate Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and room maintenance.
            3. Complete all required nursing documentation according to policy.
            4. Participate in orientation and attend other Mandatory In-service Training Programs as assigned by Maxim.
               1. Be able to adequately navigate the Maxim computerized Medical Record System.
                  1. Report any damaged or malfunctioning Medical Equipment promptly to responsible Maxim Supervisory Staff.

 

1. Assist with tidying Medical Clinic and Consumer treatment areas to maintain a clean and healthy environment.
2. Perform a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties to assist in day to day operations with doctors and nurses

 

 

 

Ross Professional Services, LLC (RPS) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.