Certified Nursing Assistant - Relocation Offered!
Company: MedStar Health
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: July 2, 2025
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Job Description:
General Summary of Position MedStar Health is looking for a
Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team at Medstar Harbor
Hospital ! The ideal candidate is a Certified Nursing Assistant who
will provide our patients with extraordinary pat ient c are by
demons trating a strong knowledge in the field. This person will
function as a member of the patient-centered care team to provide
direct patient care activities under the supervision of a
Registered Nurse for assigned patients and their
families/significant others. Assists medical and nursing staff with
procedures and/or tests and patients with ADLs (Activities of Daily
Living). Performs specific care activities such as specimen
collection, phlebotomy, electrocardiography (EKG), and
documentation in the health record. Incumbents in this position may
perform all, or a combination of the duties described depending
upon the assigned work area and the specific needs of the patients
and the department. Join one of the largest healthcare systems in
the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of
the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how
MedStar Health can be your next great career move! Primary Duties:
Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and
personal hygiene, including bathing, mouth care, dressing, skin
care, positioning, feeding, ambulation, toileting, and range of
motion activities. Assists with patient mobilization and
rehabilitation, use of crutches and walkers, and transfer/transport
of patients in wheelchairs and stretchers. Collects specimens;
performs venipuncture/phlebotomy; and obtains EKGs. Assists in the
measurement and documentation of patient’s intake and output.
Accurately takes and records patient’s vital signs, height and
weight, pulse oximetry, point of care and waived testing and other
pertinent data or information in the patient’s health record.
Performs routine sterile, non-sterile and other
treatments/activities identified by Unit/Hospital policy inclu ding
tube feedings; ostomy care; Foley Catheter care; perineal care;
simple dressing changes and wound care; turning and positioning;
postmortem care and transportation of body to the morgue; and
assistance with the application, maintenance and removal of
traction, casts, splints, and exercise equipment. Maintains the
comfort, privacy, confidentiality, and dignity of each patient in
the delivery of services. Performs patient observation duty and
prepares patients to be seen by providers. Assists providers and
registered nurses in patient examinations and procedures. Rounds on
all assigned patients based on established standards. Participates
in patient/family teaching as directed and responds to questions
from patients, families and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and
respectful manner, referring them to appropriate personnel if
necessary. Reports changes in the patient's condition to the
registered nurse and care team, as necessary. Ensures complete hand
off to oncoming shift and obtains full hand off from outgoing
shift. Initiates and assists in CPR when indicated . Maintains the
cleanliness and safety of patient rooms/environment by distributing
and changing linen/towels, removing used meal trays, checking bed
siderails and safety restraints, etc. Assists with environmental
services support such as linen management, trash removal and
cleaning patient rooms as needed. Transports and/or escorts
patients during discharges, transfers, and/or medical appointments.
Completes errands such as delivering specimens to the laboratory,
equipment, and supplies, etc., as required . Receives and stocks
equipment and supplies and maintains orderly supply and utility
rooms. Qualifications: Completion of an approved nursing assistant
certification program. High School Diploma/ GED or equivalent.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification from the relevant
authority . Basic Life Support (BLS) . Certified Phlebotomy
Technician (CPT) certification preferred. Experience as a certified
nursing assistant and general health care experience in acute care,
long-term care or other settings preferred . This position has a
hiring range of $17.5 - $28.73
Keywords: MedStar Health, North Bethesda , Certified Nursing Assistant - Relocation Offered!, Healthcare , Brooklyn, Maryland
