Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Per Diem Nights, Float Pool

Fort Washington Medical Center

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Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant for our Float Pool Unit who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.

As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will:
• Performs various service duties and routine technical tasks such as vital signs and activities of daily living under supervision of a Registered Nurse and according to established policies and procedures.
• Identifies resources necessary for safe delivery of patient care.
• Conducts hourly rounding and reports any changes to the primary Registered Nurse.
• Responds to all call lights and patient needs without delay.
• Assist residents with performing basic tasks such as eating, dressing and toileting when necessary.
• Respond immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alert medical staff to pending emergency situations.
• Work with dining room personnel to ensure that all residents get the correct meals and that all residents are able to eat.
• Adheres to all patient safety and infection prevention practices.
• Identifies and reports malfunctioning/expired equipment and supplies.

Qualifications include:
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Successful completion of the CNA program or first year of Nursing School Program and successful completion of the CNA exam
• Must be certified as a Nursing Assistant by the State of Maryland and be on the State of Maryland Registry
• Successful completion of the CNA program or first year of Nursing Program and successful completion of the CNA exam
• Current Basic Life Support (Heart Saver) certificate

Work Schedule:

This is a per diem position with a rate of $23/hour

Level I Float Pool- 12 hours/week (48 hours within four-week schedule)

Two 12 hour weekend shifts (24 hours)

The weekend is defined as Saturday (7a-7p); Saturday night (7p-7a); Sunday (7a-7p); and Sunday night (7p-7a)

• CNA Float Pool: Holiday requirements per year include one major winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s), one major summer holiday (Memorial Day, 4th of July & Labor Day) and one Hallmark Holiday (Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and/or Halloween)

Pay Range:

If the salary range is not displayed or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts

• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise

• 403(b) retirement plan

• Free Employee parking

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

 

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act.  As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.