Job Description
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation and research. Our 30,000 associates and 5,400 affiliated physicians work in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest visiting nurse association in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education and professional development of our whole team. MedStar Health offers diverse opportunities for career advancement and personal fulfillment.
Are you a Nursing Assistant looking for a new exciting opportunity within a dynamic &supportive
acute care nursing team?
MedStar Health is hiring Nursing Assistants, Patient Care Techs and Clinical Technicians for all DC locations including:
- MedStar Georgetown UniversityHospital
- MedStar National Rehabilitation Network
- MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Hiring for FullTime(36hr or40hr) and PRN opportunities for ALL shifts including: Days, Nights and Rotating.
General Summary of Position:
The incumbent in this position works under the direction of and assists members of the professional nursing staff in providing nursing care to patients on an assigned nursing unit. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.
Qualifications
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- High School graduate or the equivalent (GED).
- Satisfactory completion of Nursing Assistant training program or previous experience as a Nursing Assistant of one year or more.
- Six months experience working as a Nursing Assistant or Health Aide preferred.
- Current District of Columbia Nursing Assistant Certification preferred.
- BLS required.
- Ability to perform the basic nursing skills, which includes attending to personal hygiene and dietary needs of patients.
- Good written and verbal communication skills; basic math.
- Ability to follow verbal and written directions in detail.
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation and research. Our 30,000 associates and 5,400 affiliated physicians work in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest visiting nurse association in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education and professional development of our whole team. MedStar Health offers diverse opportunities for career advancement and personal fulfillment.