Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) - Waldorf Maryland

Company: Dedicated Nursing Associates
Location: Waldorf, Maryland
Posted On: 05/16/2024

Dedicated Nursing Associates, a medical staffing firm, has current openings for Geriatric Nursing Assistants (GNAss) in the *Waldorf, MD* area. If you are experienced in providing quality care to those who need assistance, we want you on our team! With DNA, you choose where you want to work, when you want to work, and how often you want to work.*Dedicated Nursing Associates offers employees the following benefits: ** Top Pay* Flexible Scheduling* Medical & Dental Benefits* 401k w/ match* Referral Bonuses* Opportunities range from 40+ Hours per week, As Needed (PRN), Contract and Travel Assignment*Occupational Summary: *Perform a variety of selected patient care tasks under the direction of the charge nurse toassist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients.Reports To: Charge Nurse or Nursing Supervisor*Supervises:* None*Qualifications: *1. Minimum of high school diploma or G.E.D equivalent.2. Certified/Registered as a Nursing Assistant in the state of practice.3. Has passed the Geriatric Nursing Assistant examination and is certified as a GNA.4. Minimum of six months experience in a setting serving the same age/type ofpatient population served by this facility.5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.*Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: *1. Participate in patient care assessments.2. Assist patients in maintaining optimum nutritional status.3. Assist patients in maintaining optimum bowel and bladder functions.4. Assist patients in participating in therapeutic activities.5. Assist in the development of patient treatment plans.6. Provide direct patient care in accordance with treatment plans as directed by theNursing supervisor/Nurse manager.7. Demonstrate understanding of and utilize proper infection controlpolicies/practices.8. Accompany patients as needed to various activities and functions.9. Complete required documentation accurately and on time.10. Participate in the restorative nursing program.11. Maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment for patients.12. Act in compliance with all corporate, state, federal, and other regulatory standards.13. Attend meetings and in-service sessions as directed.14. Access continuing education opportunities as appropriate to discipline tomaintain clinical currency.15. Participate in the quality improvement process by responding appropriately tothe results of medical records audits, patient satisfaction surveys, safety activities, andregulatory requirements.16. Participate in the quality improvement committee/activities as requested andpromote quality improvement.17. Will participate in the facility safety program and assist in promotingawareness of safety issues18. Will participate in the Facility Safety Committee, as requested19. Perform other duties as assigned.Job Types: Contract, Per diem, PRNBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceWeekly schedule:* Choose your own hoursApplication Question(s):* What is the best email address to reach you at?Work Location: In personby Jobble More...

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