General Summary

Under the direction of professional nursing staff, provides direct patient care. Takes vital signs, checks surgical dressings, aids patient’s with activities of daily living. This role performs blood draws and collects specimen samples. Observes and collects data and communicates about the patient’s status in order to identify needs and provides needed care. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care services team.

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Education & Experience

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.

1. Current Maryland state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) required.

1. No previous experience required; previous direct patient care experience in a health care facility preferred.

1. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Able to effectively communicate using verbal and written skills. 

1. Maintain interpersonal relationships and use teamwork skills to provide care along with other team members in a cohesive manner.

1. Ability to organize work priorities, perform several duties simultaneously and function in stressful situations.

1. Ability to learn and use computer systems

1. Demonstrates proper technique and skills needed for obtaining accurate blood glucose results and documenting findings.

1. Demonstrates the ability to perform delegated nursing tasks according to the age, culture, ethnicity, spirituality, and individual diagnostic needs of the persons served.

Patient Safety

• Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.
• Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
• Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
• Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.