Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)

Dedicated Nursing Associates, a medical staffing firm, has current openings for Geriatric Nursing Assistants (GNAs) in the Clinton, MD area. We offer travel/contract and per diem positions in long-term care, skilled/rehabilitation facilities, hospitals, and personal care environments. If you are experienced in providing quality care to those who need assistance, we want you on our team! With DNA, you choose where you want to work, when you want to work, and how often you want to work. 

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Key qualities of Dedicated Nursing Associates employees include:

• Ability to work independently and effectively
• Commitment to schedules with minimal absences
• Clear communication with the office
• Seamless integration into the team
• Accountability, professionalism, and a high standard of care

Dedicated Nursing Associates offers employees the following benefits:

• Top pay rates with weekly pay  
• Paid time off  
• Medical & dental benefits  
• 401k with match  
• $600 referral bonus plan
• Flexible opportunities range from 40 hours per week travel/contract assignments, and as needed (PRN) assignments 

Occupational Summary:

Perform a variety of selected patient care tasks under the direction of the charge nurse to

assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients.

Reports To: Charge Nurse or Nursing Supervisor

Supervises: None

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of high school diploma or G.E.D equivalent.

2. Certified/Registered as a Nursing Assistant in the state of practice.

3. Has passed the Geriatric Nursing Assistant examination and is certified as a GNA.

4. Minimum of six months experience in a setting serving the same age/type of

patient population served by this facility.

5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

1. Participate in patient care assessments.

2. Assist patients in maintaining optimum nutritional status.

3. Assist patients in maintaining optimum bowel and bladder functions.

4. Assist patients in participating in therapeutic activities.

5. Assist in the development of patient treatment plans.

6. Provide direct patient care in accordance with treatment plans as directed by the

Nursing supervisor/Nurse manager.

7. Demonstrate understanding of and utilize proper infection control

policies/practices.

8. Accompany patients as needed to various activities and functions.

9. Complete required documentation accurately and on time.

10. Participate in the restorative nursing program.

11. Maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment for patients.

12. Act in compliance with all corporate, state, federal, and other regulatory standards.

13. Attend meetings and in-service sessions as directed.

14. Access continuing education opportunities as appropriate to discipline to

maintain clinical currency.

15. Participate in the quality improvement process by responding appropriately to

the results of medical records audits, patient satisfaction surveys, safety activities, and

regulatory requirements.

16. Participate in the quality improvement committee/activities as requested and

promote quality improvement.

17. Will participate in the facility safety program and assist in promoting

awareness of safety issues

18. Will participate in the Facility Safety Committee, as requested

19. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Per diem, PRN, Travel nursing

Pay: Up to $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22