Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Bethesda, MD

Prime Physicians is an organization accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), ISO 9001 certified, and appraised at CMMI Services Level 3. We provide program management support, medical staffing, and medical services to the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Defense Health Agency (Navy, Air Force, and Army), and the Indian Health Service (IHS), along with comprehensive consulting and management solutions to hospitals and health systems. Our singular focus is advancing high-quality patient care.

Guided by a mission to drive healthcare transformation and innovation, we offer a full range of services from program and project management to strategic planning that strengthen operational efficiency and streamline business processes. At Prime Physicians, we are committed to building a more efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare system, ensuring that the future of patient care remains in skilled and dedicated hands.

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Specialty: Acute Care / Patient Care Unit

Place of Work (City/State): Bethesda, MD

Site: NIH Clinical Center (Nursing Department)

location: 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892

Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: ASAP, upon completion of credentialing/onboarding

Shift Schedule: Full time, 36 hours/week. Day/Night rotation. Orientation will be on day shift during the week.

How many shifts needed per month: Approx. 13 shifts (3 x 12-hour shifts/week), Day/Night rotation

Credentialing / Onboarding time: 6 weeks to 8 weeks

License: CNA certification accepted from any state

Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant certification; Current BLS (AHA or Red Cross)

Education: Completion of an accredited nurse assistant program leading to CNA certification

Experience needed: 2 years in an acute care hospital

Special Skills needed: Able to independently manage a full patient care assignment on an acute care unit, including ADLs, vital signs, intake/output, and mobility assistance. Strong observational skills to recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition to the RN. Adaptable to day/night rotation and open to completing NIH Patient Care Technician competency and Crisis Prevention training.

Responsibilities: Manage a patient assignment on the assigned patient care unit, providing hands-on support with daily living activities, vital signs, specimen collection, and patient safety under RN supervision. Document care accurately and communicate patient status changes to the nursing team promptly. Selected candidates will complete NIH Patient Care Technician competencies and Crisis Prevention Training, and will orient on day shift during the week.

Prime Physicians is a physician-led, The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited, ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services, offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals, health systems, and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care. Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation, we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning, we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians, the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands, leading the way towards a more efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare system.