What You Will Do:

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant - Administrative Nursing Unit
Shift: Full-Time – Rotating
Location: UM Rehab and Ortho Baltimore, Maryland

We're making Maryland stronger!

With roots that go as far back as 1895, the UM Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute continues to be a pioneer in orthopedics and neurological disorders. From bones to brains, our cutting-edge hospital heals even the most serious of injuries, specializing in everything from total joint replacement to spinal cord injuries and neurological conditions. As the state’s largest provider of acute care, inpatient rehabilitation and orthopedic specialty care, we offer some of the most advanced therapies for stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, orthopaedic and sports injury, among many others.

We are seeking extraordinary Certified Nursing Assistant - Administrative Nursing Unit to join our team at UM Rehab & Ortho Institute. In total, we welcome over 3,000 patients every year and offer more than 130 beds on specialized units dedicated to stroke, traumatic brain and spinal cord injury, limb loss, and comprehensive medical rehabilitation.

As a member of the UM Rehab & Ortho team, you’ll experience:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• The advantages of working for a leader in research focused on neurological conditions, sports medicine, musculoskeletal diseases, and robotic technologies for improved movement.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage – Tax-Free Savings Plans, Tuition Reimbursement and more!
• Work Life Balance: You’ll accrue annual leave; we offer dependent care reimbursement, short/long term disability and an employee assistant program.
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement & continuing education options.
• Free Parking!

General Summary

Demonstrates competency in performing nursing tasks delegated by a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse consistent with the mission and values of the University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute (UMROI) and in accordance within the scope of practice, professional, and regulatory standards. Accountable to the licensed nurse, patients and families for processes and outcomes delegated during an episode of care. Serves as a fully engaged member of the interdisciplinary patient care services team. Participates in cost effective strategies that optimize patient outcomes.

Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age, culture, ethnicity, and specific individual diagnostic needs of the patients served in his/her department. He/she must be able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s specific needs and provide the care needed by the patient group (pediatric, adolescents and/or geriatric patient group, culture and diagnostic specific).

Consistently expresses and demonstrates compassion and courtesy for patients. Extends courtesy and support to patient's families/visitors.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Electronic/Paper documentation- Accurately and concisely records patient care along the continuum. Attends required training on electronic documentation. Demonstrates ability to document/enter data correctly in the medical record/EMR verified by chart review.
• Wound Care- Provides patient care to promote healing and maintain structural integrity of the skin under the direction of a Licensed Nurse. Performs skin care and hygiene for the patient requiring wound care as per the directions of the Licensed Nurse. Reports impaired skin integrity and/or wound impairment to the Licensed Nurse in a timely manner. Assists the Licensed Nurse with appropriate strategies and/or treatment measures to provide wound care.
• Pain Management-Promotes a level of comfort acceptable to the patient.
• Screens the patient for pain and reports abnormal findings to the Licensed Nurse. Completes annual competency for recognition of pain and pain scores -skill checklist on file.
• Blood Glucose Monitoring (Accu-check) - Able to accurately perform testing and manage the care of the patient based on results achieved and clinical findings. Attends annual training for review and updates on blood glucose testing and monitoring equipment. Demonstrates proper technique and skills needed for obtaining accurate blood glucose results and documenting findings. Completes annual didactic and/or written testing with results kept on file. Quality monitoring performance is assessed annually and/or as needed at intervals based on performance criteria.
• Communication/ Collaboration- Works effectively with interdisciplinary team to provide patient care while using customer service skills and promote safety as measured by patient/family feedback. Uses verbal, interpersonal, and teamwork skills to provide care along with other team members in a cohesive manner. Demonstrates a positive attitude in the work environment.- direct observation and feedback from team.
• Collection of Specimens - Accurately follows procedural guidelines and uses proper technique(s) to obtain bodily specimen collection for laboratory testing. Completes annual didactic and/or written testing with results kept on file. Incorporates proper techniques for patient identification, method for collection of appropriate specimen(s), and documentation.
• Medical Emergency Preparedness: Current CPR
• Infection Control: Standard Precautions, Isolation Precautions
• Vital Signs (Temperature, BP, Pulse, Respiration, PO2)
• Weight/I&O/Calorie Count
• Urinary Catheter Care
• Compression wraps/stockings
• Assists/provides for ADL's: feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, transfers
• Assists in admission, transfer, and discharge
• Provides orthopaedic/rehab Device Care: e.g. braces, splints, CPM
• Maintains order and appearance of patient rooms and work area
• Maintains necessary patient care supplies and linen
• Hourly patient rounding
• Care of patients in restraints
• Proper vigilance when assigned as transporter, sitter or patient monitor.
• Respect for individuals, Customer Service, Teamwork and Collaboration:
  • Models excellence in customer service behaviors. Identifies and acts on opportunities to respond to customer requirements. Takes action to prevent potential customer complaints.
  • Initiates and reports service recovery steps taken in response to customer concerns.
  • Demonstrates the ability to perform delegated nursing tasks according to the age, culture, ethnicity, spirituality, and individual diagnostic needs of the persons served.
  • Uses hand off communication to convey appropriate clinical/patient information
  • Maintains confidentiality of patient information (HIPAA).
  • Provides an inclusive environment for peers, orientees and students.
  • Provides performance feedback as requested within peer review systems.
  • Voices difference in opinion professionally through appropriate channels.
• Leadership, Clinical and/or Technical Skills
  • Demonstrates ability to complete delegated nursing tasks related to the patient population in the area of assignment.
  • Contributes to the nursing process by collecting and reporting accurate data on the patient's health status.
  • Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to implement and evaluate the plan of care including the patient's response to treatment.
  • Reports observed changes in patients condition to appropriate clinician.
  • Reports patient response to teaching provided by members of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrates effective documentation of delegated nursing tasks according to standards of area assigned.
  • Provides assistance to interdisciplinary team members as required to meet patient care requirements.
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    What You Need to Be Successful:
    
    Education & Experience
    
    • Certification as a CNA or GNA from a state approved program.
    • Current CPR card required.
    • Completion of a high school level course of work with attainment of high school diploma or a State High School Equivalency (GED).
    • Successful completion of a CNA or GNA program or equivalent work experience as a nursing assistant.
    • Six months of direct patient care experience in a health care facility preferred.
    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    
    • Effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
    • Ability to organize work priorities, perform several duties simultaneously and function in stressful situations.
    • Ability to learn and use computer systems
    • Highly effective verbal communication skills including courtesy, resourcefulness and efficiency in answering questions, giving directions, locating staff and explaining hospital/departmental policies and procedures are necessary. Verbal communication skills may include communicating with an interdisciplinary team, patients, and families.
    • Effective writing skills are also required in order to take messages and maintain miscellaneous records, receipts, reports and logs.
    
    We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.