CNA - Hospital

CNA I (GNA) / LTC Float Pool

This is a float-pool position for Certified Nursing Assistants who will primarily work in long-term care but may also float to various adult and geriatric units as needed based on patient acuity and staffing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and competent care to patients in multiple settings, including ICU, LTAC, LTC, skilled nursing, medical-surgical/telemetry, behavioral health, rehabilitation, and stepdown/PCU units.
• Assist with daily living activities and provide support to nursing staff across various units.
• Participate in the orientation process, which includes training across multiple units.
• Adhere to facility-specific protocols and policies, ensuring optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• Active CNA I certification in Maryland is required at the time of submission.
• Minimum of 2 years of GNA experience is required; a combination of CNA/GNA experience is not acceptable.
• Current AHA BLS certification is mandatory.

Work Schedule

Travelers are expected to work every other weekend. There are no block schedule options available. Night shifts include three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. All time-off requests must be submitted as part of the application process and will be subject to approval.

Additional Information

• Facility expects adherence to a holiday schedule, requiring coverage for every other holiday; specific holiday time off cannot be guaranteed.
• Candidates will receive 24 hours of orientation to familiarize themselves with different units and patient care protocols.

Unit Details

• HICU: Vent/Pulmonary Care/Acute Rehab - Up to 40 patients, focusing on adults with acute brain injuries and complex medical conditions.
• Brain Health Unit (BHU): Two 40-bed units catering to patients with medical and behavioral health diagnoses.
• Household Units (LTC): Six 14-bed units specializing in long-term care, including those for dementia and cognitive impairments.
• Hall 1 – Subacute Rehab: 42-bed unit caring for higher-acuity post-op, post-stroke, and rehabilitation patients.
• Hall 2 – LTC/Memory Care: 50-bed unit servicing patients with various acuity levels including behavioral needs.
• Burk 1 – Pulmonary Care: 17-bed unit treating patients with chronic illnesses.
• Burk 2 – Ventilator: 18-23 bed unit specializing in long-term ventilator support.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in diverse environments catering to adult and geriatric populations, enhancing skills and competencies in patient care across various clinical settings.