Certified Nursing Assistant - Maryland

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT MARYLAND(and surrounding areas) 

Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; checks in patients, assists in obtaining patient histories, takes vital signs, prepares charts, and assists with medical examinations.

 

Performs routine specialized procedures, such as venipuncture, catheterization, and sterile dressing changes under established protocols.

 

Maintains stocks of medicines and medical supplies as necessary.

 

May perform specialized procedures, such as processing of lab specimens, antibody screening, and coloscopies, under strict protocol and procedural guidelines.

 

Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.

 

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

 

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

 

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 



Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.

Ability to perform standard clinical procedures according to established protocols.

Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.

Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Ability to perform routine invasive procedures, such as venipuncture and

catheterization, in accordance with established clinical protocol.

Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide

 instruction on proper care and treatment.

Knowledge of inventory management practices.

 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

 

Successful candidate must submit pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.

 

May be required to submit to annual TB and rubella screening.

 

Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.

 CPR Certified required