Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Patient First, Waldorf, MD
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Patient First in Waldorf, MD. Full-time. Est. up to $60k. Apply with swipeandhired.
The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to the following:
- Locating patients, obtaining accurate vital signs by visual and auditory measures, triaging patients, assessing patients’ medical condition, and preparing patients for physicals and medical treatment by Physicians and Nurses;
- Understanding and using the electronic medical record system;
- Ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed;
- Notifying the Nurse and/or Physician when the patient is ready for exam while communicating symptoms and relaying questions about lab or x-ray needs;
- Assisting Nurses and Physicians with various forms of patient treatment and care;
- Handling Physician and Nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner;
- Performing lab duties as assigned;
- Performing phlebotomy procedures;
- Sterilizing and setting up instruments;
- Receiving and storing supplies; restocking treatment rooms as needed;
- Reporting to the Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift;
- Following ancillary guidelines as deemed necessary by the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, DMS, and Physician;
- Adhering to established policies and procedures;
- Maintaining cleanliness of the treatment area and completing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines and other maintenance assignments as directed;
- Washing, drying, folding, and restocking laundry; maintaining the cleanliness of the washing machine and dryer lint trap;
- Attending staff meetings as scheduled by the Nurse Supervisor or DMS;
- Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained;
- Completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift;
- Being available to assist as needed, as breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time to provide necessary patient care or to maintain center operations;
- Fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere;
- Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions;
- Understanding and performing all duties as assigned.
Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Must be 18 years of age or older;
- Minimum typing experience;
- High school graduate or equivalent;
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a hospital or physician’s office preferred;
- Ability to hear pages, bells, and phone system;
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4 to 7 hours at a time);
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
- Ability to attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills;
- Ability to prioritize and multitask;
- Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Salary Range:, depending on experience.
Benefits and Other Compensation:
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Disability, Life and Long Term care insurance
- Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending accounts, 40 1(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match)
- Paid Annual Leave, Volunteer Time Off Pay, Bereavement Leave, Emergency Leave Bank
- Overtime Pay, Holiday Pay, Double time compensation for all holidays worked
- Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family
- Bonuses include:
- Recruitment bonus
- Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only)
- Weekend bonus (center employees only)