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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Night Shift, Intensive Care Unit

Adventist HealthCare, Fort Washington, MD, United States


Position Overview
Fort Washington Medical Center seeks to hire a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for our Intensive Care Unit who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

Responsibilities

Perform various service duties and routine technical tasks such as vital signs and activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Specific duties may vary by area of assignment.

Consideration of the special needs and behaviors of specific patient populations is required.

Participates in department and organizational education programs, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives.

Commits to personal, professional development in order to adapt effectively to ongoing change.

Presents a positive and professional image to represent nursing and the organization.

Follows the care plan as established and delegated by the Registered Nurse.

Receives report from the Registered Nurse.

Ensures a culture of safety.

Identifies resources necessary for safe delivery of patient care.

Appropriately utilizes resources.

Identifies and reports malfunctioning/expired equipment and supplies.

Ensures work areas and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required.

Successful completion of a CNA or first year Nursing School Program and successful completion of the CNA exam required.

Maryland CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) License required.

Must be certified as a Nursing Assistant by the State of Maryland and be on the State of Maryland Registry.

Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.

Strong computer skills.

Ability to read, write and speak English in order to communicate effectively.

Physical ability to meet job requirements of lifting, bending and turning.

Experience in acute care clinical setting preferred.

Work Schedule

Employment Type: Full‑time.

Hours per Week: 36 hrs/week.

Typical Daily Schedule: 7:00 pm – 7:00 am.

Shift Type: Night.

Weekend Requirements: every other weekend rotation.

Holiday Requirements: rotating holidays.

Pay Range
$19.21 – $24.90 per hour. Salary discussions will take place during the screening process if applicable.

Benefits

Work life balance through non‑rotating shifts.

Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.

Free employee parking.

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents effective on date of hire.

Employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life insurance and AD&D, (short‑term disability buy‑up available).

Paid time off.

Employer retirement contribution and match after 1‑year of eligible employment with a 3‑year vesting period.

Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long‑term care, and critical illness & accident insurance.

Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers.

Tuition reimbursement.

Employee assistance program (EAP) support.

Employment Classification
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as United States of America (Non‑Exempt).

Equal Employment Opportunity
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission‑centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. Adventist HealthCare will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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. Applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana will have offers withdrawn; those testing positive will be given the opportunity to re‑apply in 90 days if they truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past 90 days and successfully pass follow‑up testing.

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