What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Student (CNA)-PRN position at LifeBridge Health?
Summary
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Nursing Student provides safe, age-appropriate patient care while supporting the daily needs of patients and the healthcare team. This role supports Carroll Hospital’s mission of creating a healthier community one person at a time.
Student employees work within a supportive learning environment focused on teamwork, patient safety, and high-quality care. All team members are expected to deliver reliable care while adhering to National Patient Safety Goals and hospital policies.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care Support
When performed side-by-side with a registered nurse, the nursing student may:
Employees Demonstrate The Hospital’s Patient Care Values
Who We Are:
LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.
What We Offer
Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.
Why LifeBridge Health?
With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.
Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.
LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Nursing Student provides safe, age-appropriate patient care while supporting the daily needs of patients and the healthcare team. This role supports Carroll Hospital’s mission of creating a healthier community one person at a time.
Student employees work within a supportive learning environment focused on teamwork, patient safety, and high-quality care. All team members are expected to deliver reliable care while adhering to National Patient Safety Goals and hospital policies.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care Support
- Provide basic nursing care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) under RN supervision.
- Assist with AM/PM care including:
- Bed baths or showers
- Oral hygiene and grooming
- Toileting and perineal care
- Dressing patients
- Changing bed linens
- Maintaining a safe and orderly room environment
- Assist with feeding, tray setup, and positioning patients for meals.
- Ensure patient comfort by adjusting beds, providing pillows/blankets, and maintaining hydration.
- Obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, and weight.
- Perform EKGs as appropriate to skill level.
- Collect urine, sputum, and stool specimens.
- Remove urinary catheters per policy.
- Prepare equipment and supplies for diagnostic tests and procedures.
- Assist with drains and output collection.
- Perform and document patient care activities including turning, hygiene, and rounding.
- Observe patients for reactions to treatments or changes in condition.
- Report abnormal findings, patient complaints, pain, or unusual incidents promptly to the RN or charge nurse.
- Respond to call lights promptly and anticipate patient needs.
- Participate in emergency response situations and initiate CPR when necessary.
- Accurately document patient care interventions in the electronic medical record.
- Record intake and output measurements, vital signs, weights, and food intake.
- Ensure documentation is legible, timely, and co-signed by the supervising RN.
- Foster positive communication with patients, families, nurses, and team members.
- Assist coworkers and maintain a cooperative team environment.
- Carry and appropriately use assigned communication devices (e.g., Vocera).
- Reinforce patient education as directed by the RN.
- Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Prepare patient rooms and equipment for new admissions.
- Help patients gather belongings upon discharge.
- Ensure patient identification bands are in place and call bells are accessible.
When performed side-by-side with a registered nurse, the nursing student may:
- Participate in nursing assessments
- Draw and process laboratory tests
- Insert and monitor IVs
- Insert Foley catheters and NG tubes
- Perform complex dressing changes (wound, surgical, trach)
- Administer tube feedings and fluid boluses
- Apply slings, splints, and assistive devices
- Observe medication administration
- Discontinue IVs in preparation for discharge (excluding central or specialty lines)
Employees Demonstrate The Hospital’s Patient Care Values
- Empowerment - Encouraging participation in decision-making
- Respect - Maintaining dignity and active listening
- Integrity - Acting with honesty and trustworthiness
- Partnership - Working collaboratively toward shared goals
- Service Excellence - Exceeding patient expectations
- Accountability - Taking ownership of responsibilities and outcomes
- Maryland Board of Nursing CNA License
- Completion of Fundamentals of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program required.
Who We Are:
LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.
What We Offer
Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.
Why LifeBridge Health?
With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.
Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.
LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.