Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Title: Nursing Assistant 

Labor Category: Nurse (Certified Nursing Assistant)

Overall Position Summary and Objectives: Provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute on Aging. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services. 

Weekly Hours/Schedule: 40 hours/week, Nights 2200-0600, Sunday-Thursday, off Friday and Saturday, Teleworking elegible 

Requirements: Current CNA Certification and a minimum of 3 years experience as a CNA

Work Location: NIA - Baltimore, MD

Pay Rate: $18.00/hour - $32.50/hour (depending on years of experience)

Benefits: PTO, sick leave, 11 Government Holidays, Life, Accidental, Death, and Dismemberment, Short-Term Disability 

Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) matching with employee participation in 401(K) plan

Statement of Work Details: 

• Participates in the development of diagnostic interviews with the principal investigator.
  
  • Participate in weekly conference sessions where participants’ data are evaluated to determine participants’ status.
• Prepares patients for examinations and assists staff with specialized procedures and diagnostic exams.
  
  • Work with researchers and medical staff on transport of patients, specimens, equipment and supplies, generating numeric tracking labels for samples prior to submission.
  • Perform basic procedures, such as collecting and processing specimens, performing venipuncture, obtaining EKGs, performing IV insertion and checking vital signs.
  • Observe and ensure the safety of human subjects while procedures are being performed and bring all patient concerns and issues to researchers or medical staff.
  • Assist physicians during examinations and procedures and answer patient calls for help.
• Assists patients and reinforces instructions regarding self management.
  
  • Assist patients and research participants with activities of daily living as needed. 
  • Clean and sanitize patient environments and prepare patients for testing and medical procedures. 
  • Reinforce policies and procedures to research participants as directed by researchers or medical staff to ensure procedural effectiveness. 
  • Assist research participants or other health care team members with prescribed interventions as directed by research or medical staff.
  • Provide patients clear documentation and directions for continuity of self-managed portions of treatment and follow on activities or testing per the research protocol and medical procedures.
• Other
  
  • Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
  • Communicate changes in patients’ condition to staff.
  • Report actual and potential problems concerning patients, families and staff.
  • Respond to questions from patients, families and significant others or refer to appropriate personnel.
  • Follow safety management PPs in the use of equipment and supplies.
  • Perform basic procedures; collect and process specimens; perform venipuncture; obtain
  • EKGs; perform IV insertion; check vital signs.
  • Conduct a variety of tests and procedures of a technical nature, including, but not limited to, Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA), bone density scans, Holter Monitor, electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG). Anthrometric Measurements, Hearing, Visual Acuity and 24-hour urine Collections and Measurements.
  • Receive Nursing report and give report to assigned RN upon end of shift and as needed throughout the day.
  • Obtain data and accurately document pertinent patient information.
  • Assist patients/participants with activities of daily living as needed.
  • Work with staff on transport of patients, specimens, equipment and supplies.

Deliverables: 

• Work products and documents related to collecting and processing specimens; perform venipuncture; obtain EKGs; perform IV insertion; check vital signs; conduct a variety of tests and procedures of a technical nature. 
• Work products and documents related to receiving Nursing report; obtain data and document pertinent patient information; assist with activities of daily living; transport patients, specimens, equipment and supplies. 
• Work products and documents to communicating changes in patients’ condition; report actual and potential problems; comply with quality assurance procedures and medical policies. 
• Work products and documents related to following safety management PPs in the use of equipment and supplies; assist with new staff orientation. 
• Clean Equipment 

Certification and Licenses: 

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Current CNA Certification through the Maryland Board of Nursing 

Years of Experience: 

• Minimum of 3 years of CNA experience 

Field of Study: 

• Less than a Bachelor's Degree required 

Skills: 

• Strong communicaiton skills, both oral and written

Software: 

• MS Office 

AKAHI ASSOCIATES LLC

AKAHI Associates is a premier provider of healthcare workers to various military treatment facilities across the United States. With a corporate office in Honolulu, Hawaii and recruiting office in San Antonio, Texas we specialize in providing skilled, trained and highly successful healthcare workers, including RNs, CRNAs, Physicians, LPN/LVN, Licensed Social Workers, and many more.

We have a strong focus on providing our government customers with quality and superior service.

Akahi Associates is an equal opportunity employer and Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. For further information, please click the link below to view the EEO Is The Law poster.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Only qualified individuals who are being considered will be contacted for an interview.