Per Diem PRN - Geriatric Nursing Assistant GNA - $20 - $22 per hour

• Responsible for helping residents and patients with activities of daily living (ADL’s), including bathing, feeding, dressing, skin care, positioning, ambulation, toileting, and range of motion activities.  
  
• Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/LPN.
  
• Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and output information.
  
• Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials, transporting patients, answering the patient call lights and requests, and reporting observations of the patient condition to the licensed Nurse/LPN or appropriate personnel.
  
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge for safe use of medical equipment such as cane, crutches, walkers, lift, side rails, brace, splints, and oxygen.
  
• Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
  
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques, basic wound care, and patient safety.
  
• Always maintain patient confidentiality. 
  
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  
• Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation and advanced life support protocols.
  
• Provides care in a non -judgmental, non -discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patient’s and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights.
  
• Serves and protects the facility by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures; federal, state, and local requirements.
  
• Knowledge of various computer systems.
  
• Demonstrate proficiency in verbal and written communication skills.
  

Requirements

• Current Geriatric Nursing Assistant license in the State of Maryland
  
• Certified Nursing Assistant degree from an accredited institution
  
• At least one year of GNA experience in Long Term Care or Skilled Nursing Facility 
  
• Current CPR/BLS certification 
  
• Physical, vaccination status and PPD/Chest X -Ray
  

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Competitive Rates

Flexible Scheduling

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