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Nursing Assistant - (Clinical Services)
Baltimore County
HHS/CLINICAL SERVICES
Location
Towson, Maryland, 21204
Salary
$39,593 - $45,549
per year
Type
Full Time
More Healthcare & Medical jobs →Closes
Not specified
Job Description
Summary
This job involves supporting nurses and doctors by helping with patient care, taking vital signs, collecting lab samples, and keeping medical areas clean in health centers or homes.
It's a hands-on role in public health services for the county. A good fit would be someone reliable with basic medical training who enjoys direct patient interaction and works well under supervision.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least two years of supervised experience in direct medical patient care
- Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) from the Maryland Board of Nursing
- Valid driver's license equivalent to Maryland Class C noncommercial
- Ability to assist in physical exams, monitor patient conditions, and record vital signs
- Skills in collecting and testing lab specimens, including venipuncture
- Experience maintaining medical equipment, supplies, and records
Full Job Description
A vacancy exists in the Bureau of Clinical Services/Center Based Services, Department of Health and Human Services.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. All interested candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Requirements
Under close supervision, assists nurses, physicians, and other health professionals in providing health services to individuals, families, and groups in homes, communities, and public or employee health centers.
Examples of Essential Duties
- Assists clinicians in the direct care of patients and in conducting physical examinations either in health centers or in the home
- Monitors, documents, and reports on the condition of patients.
- Takes and records pre-examination information from patients including vital signs, height and weight measurements, and medical histories.
- Collects, prepares, and tests various laboratory specimens. Performs venipuncture, hearing and vision screening, and associated clinical procedures.
- Prepares, sets up, and closes out examination rooms.
- Sets up, maintains, cleans, and sterilizes medical instruments and equipment.
- Maintains and distributes inventories of medical and office supplies
- Assists in the preparation of maintenance of medical records, files, and reports.
Examples of Other Duties
Performs other duties as required.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class.
They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent
plus
At least two years' experience, under supervision, rendering direct medical patient care.
(Additional qualifying education in nursing or a related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.)
Licenses and Certificates
Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant by the Maryland Board of Nursing is required at the time of appointment. Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and EducationApplicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcript must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc.(www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Nursing Assistant - (Clinical Services)
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You MUST attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Additional Information
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification may include the performance of physical activities such as walking, standing, and lifting, the operation of medical equipment and instruments, and travel throughout the County. Duties may expose incumbents to various bio-medical hazards.
Medical Examination and Employment Background InvestigationApplicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.
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