Employment Type:

Shift:

Description:

Job Title:

NICU Certified Nursing Assistant

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Roating

(SUMMARY) Position Highlights:

• Competitive salary
• Benefits Medical Dental & Vision PTO Free Parking Metro Access Tuition Reimbursement 403(b)
• Quality of Life:Flexible work schedules
• Advancement:Career growth opportunities
• Location:Holy Cross Health has two hospitals and four healthcare centers all a short driving distance from Washington DC and Baltimore MD

Description:

• Full-Time 7am 7pm and 7pm - 7am rotating shifts
• Reporting to the Director of NICU
• The 46-bed unit is a Level III NICU and offers a very high degree of complex quality care and access to a wide range of pediatric specialists for critically ill newborn. The Certified Nursing Assistant will work closely to support the NICU Nursing Staff.

Responsibilities:

• When functioning in the Nursing Assistant role the CNA works under the delegated authority of a registered nurse to perform a nursing function within their scope of practice and assist the nurse in collecting data for a nursing assessment under the supervision of a nurse.
• The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) may be assigned to function in either the Health Unit Coordinator (providing administrative support to NICU)
• Obtain record/report vital signs in EPIC (EMR)
• Monitor/record I&O assist with oral feedings diaper changes/diaper care checking infant weights
• Set up of admission beds Linen changes
• Assist with weaning to crib
• Restocking of bedside carts to meet needs of infant
• General cleaning/maintenance of unit-environment of care rounds
• Cleaning of bedspaces after discharge/transfer
• Cleaning of radiant warmers/cribs/IV pumps/phototherapy lights etc.
• Removing expired breast milk/ensuring fridges are clean provide breast milk labels/supplies for mothers
• Assists with off unit transports and escorts to discharge area

What you will need:

• Certification as a nursing assistant by the Maryland Board of Nursing
• High school diploma or GED
• AHA BLS certification
• Current knowledge of nursing skills within their scope of practice.
• Computer and audiovisual skills using various applications and technologies: Internet email word processing wireless phone pager.
• Ability to obtain and retrieve data.
• Ability to multi-task organize and prioritize ability to work well with individuals and groups.

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240000 individuals each year from Marylands two largest counties Montgomery and Prince Georges counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative high-quality health care services.

We were named one of Americas 100 best hospitals for 2022

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard toMinority/Females/disabled/Veteran(M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.