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Nurse-RN

Patient First • Waldorf, MD 20602 • Posted 2 days ago

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Patient First is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join their team in Beltsville, MD. The role involves locating patients, obtaining accurate vital signs, triaging patients, assessing patients’ medical condition, preparing patients for physicals and medical treatment by Physicians and Nurses, and assisting with various forms of patient treatment and care. The position requires a team-oriented philosophy and promotes a friendly work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Locating patients, obtaining accurate vital signs by visual and auditory measures, triaging patients, assessing patients’ medical condition, and preparing patients for physicals and medical treatment by Physicians and Nurses
  • Understanding and using the electronic medical record system
  • Ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed
  • Notifying the Nurse and/or Physician when the patient is ready for exam while communicating symptoms and relaying questions about lab or x-ray needs
  • Assisting Nurses and Physicians with various forms of patient treatment and care
  • Handling Physician and Nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner
  • Performing lab duties as assigned
  • Performing phlebotomy procedures
  • Sterilizing and setting up instruments
  • Receiving and storing supplies; restocking treatment rooms as needed
  • Reporting to the Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift
  • Following ancillary guidelines as deemed necessary by the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, DMS, and Physician
  • Adhering to established policies and procedures
  • Maintaining cleanliness of the treatment area and completing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines and other maintenance assignments as directed
  • Washing, drying, folding, and restocking laundry; maintaining the cleanliness of the washing machine and dryer lint trap
  • Attending staff meetings as scheduled by the Nurse Supervisor or DMS
  • Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained
  • Completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift
  • Being available to assist as needed, as breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time to provide necessary patient care or to maintain center operations
  • Fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere
  • Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions
  • Understanding and performing all duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Minimum typing experience
  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a hospital or physician’s office preferred
  • Ability to hear pages, bells, and phone system
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4 to 7 hours at a time)
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask
  • Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) by the Maryland Board of Nursing

Full Job Description

Patient First is accepting applications for Nurse-RN in the Waldorf, MD area. Patient First provides a friendly work environment that promotes a team oriented philosophy.


The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Implementing Patient First's policies and procedures;
  • Offering quality nursing care and generating a genuinely warm and friendly atmosphere for patients and employees;
  • Providing nursing care in the ambulatory setting to individual patients and families;
  • Using sound judgment when administering medical care and screening patients;
  • Administering medications and knowing correct dosage, actions, and side effects of each medication administered;
  • Assisting the physician in all emergency cases;
  • Providing positive, warm and friendly customer service in all interactions;
  • Fostering teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere;
  • Completing other duties as directed.

Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Employee must be at least 18 years of age;
  • High school graduate or equivalent;
  • Keyboarding experience required;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • One year of clerical experience preferred;
  • One year of clinical experience with administration of medications preferred;
  • Licensed to practice as a Nurse in the state of Maryland.