Patient Sitter - Supplemental Staffing Unit / CNA

Requisition Number: 636032

Position Title:

External Description:

The Johns Hopkins Hospital Supplemental Staffing unit is a centralized staffing unit that deploys highly skilled nursing staff who have been oriented to the care and practice standards of hospital, to units with immediate staffing needs. We are currently seeking Patient Safety Assistants who are excited to work  in a variety of care settings where you will be supporting the care and safety of our patients. 

Pay Range: $16.86 - $26.13

Primary responsibilities include:

• Observes and monitors patient activities and condition
• Identifies changes in patient condition and notifies nurse in a timely manner
• Maintains visual observation at all times
• Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device staged in patient room
• Sets up, delivers, and maintains specialized clinical equipment
•  Performs routine and delegated nursing procedures 

 Shifts: 8 and 12 hour day/night rotating shifts or straight nights; weekend work required

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Six months healthcare experience; volunteer work in a health care setting may be considered.

• Completion of a certified training course for Nursing Assistants required
• Active Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification is required
• Active and valid BLS certification required upon hire

Join The Johns Hopkins Hospital multidisciplinary team and become part of a patient centered collaborative work environment at a world renowned, Magnet designated, academic medical facility. Our clinicians are committed to patient safety, clinical excellence, optimizing outcomes through evidenced based practice, and life-long learning.

Johns Hopkins Health System requires all employees be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination status within 14 days of employment start. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be granted to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons (more info will be shared throughout the hiring process).

Important Notice: Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

City: Baltimore

State: Maryland

Community / Marketing Title: Patient Sitter - Supplemental Staffing Unit / CNA

Company Profile:

Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM), headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, is an $8 billion integrated global health enterprise and one of the leading health care systems in the United States. Johns Hopkins Medicine unites physicians and scientists of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine with the organizations, health professionals and facilities of The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System.

Johns Hopkins Medicine's vision, "Together, we will deliver the promise of medicine," is supported by its mission to improve the health of the community and the world by setting the standard of excellence in medical education, research and clinical care. Diverse and inclusive, Johns Hopkins Medicine educates medical students, scientists, health care professionals and the public; conducts biomedical research; and provides patient-centered medicine to prevent, diagnose and treat human illness.

Johns Hopkins Medicine operates six academic and community hospitals, four suburban health care and surgery centers, and 39 primary and specialty care outpatient sites. The Johns Hopkins Hospital, opened in 1889, has been ranked number one in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 22 years, most recently in 2013. For information about Johns Hopkins Medicine, its clinical programs or for help in choosing a personal physician, call 410-955-5000.

EEO Employer Verbiage:

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal opportunity is the law — read more.

Location_formattedLocationLong: Baltimore, Maryland US

Job Number: 76623