Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Night Shift, Observation Unit

Certified Nursing Assistant

Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant for our Observation Unit who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. As a Nursing Assistant, you will:

• Perform various service duties and routine technical tasks such as vital signs and activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Consideration of the special needs and behaviors of specific patient populations is required.
• Participates in department and organizational education programs, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives.
• Commits to personal, professional development in order to adapt effectively to ongoing change.
• Presents a positive and professional image to represent nursing and the organization.
• Follows the care plan as established and delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Receives report from the Registered Nurse.
• Ensures a culture of safety.
• Identifies resources necessary for safe delivery of patient care.
• Appropriately utilizes resources.
• Identifies and reports malfunctioning/expired equipment and supplies.
• Ensures work areas and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately.

Qualifications include:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of a CNA or first year Nursing School Program and successful completion of the CNA exam required.
• Maryland CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) License required.
• Must be certified as a Nursing Assistant by the State of Maryland and be on the State of Maryland Registry.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English in order to communicate effectively.
• Physical ability to meet job requirements of lifting, bending and turning.
• Experience in acute care clinical setting preferred.

Work Schedule:

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours per Week: 36 hours

Typical Daily Schedule: 7:00PM 7:00AM 3 shifts per week; Ideal candidate will be willing to cross train in the USC role as well.

Shift Type: Night Shift

Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend rotation

Holiday Requirements: Follow company holiday calendar

On-Call: No

Shift Differential Eligible: Yes

Pay Range: $19.21 - $24.90

If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!