Frederick Health·Frederick County, Maryland
The CNA assists Registered Nurses and the interdisciplinary team in delivering quality patient care and supporting unit operations. Key duties include collecting health data, assisting with activities of daily living, and performing delegated clinical interventions.
The Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) functions within the Scope of Practice outlined by the Maryland Board of Nursing. The C.N.A assists the Registered Nurse and interdisciplinary team in the safe delivery of quality patient care, while supporting unit operations.
This position supports the Frederick Health mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the Frederick Health Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the Frederick Health Standards of Behavior.
• In a team relationship with a registered nurse, and under the instruction, direction, and supervision of a nurse, the CNA shall:
o Collect and record routine health data that is defined but not limited to cultural, religious and socioeconomic background and activities of daily living.
o Orally report the health status data as required by the nurse.
o Provide feedback to the nurse regarding the nurse-directed plan of care, which is being implemented.
o Morning, evening, and general care to include bathing, mouth care, hair care, shaving, and skin care according to individual patient needs.
o Repositioning patients to prevent skin breakdown.
o Ensuring patients are out of bed and ambulated according to physician orders and RN direction.
Pain, Potty, Personal Needs; Possessions.
o Blood glucose testing, vital signs, pulse oximetry, height, weight, SCD’s, indwelling urinary catheter removal, indwelling peripheral intravenous catheter removal, simple wound care to uncomplicated healing surgical wounds, and/or other equipment required by each department.
Record routine data and care provided on appropriate documents.
Identify the need for assistance and request assistance when the CAN is unsure about the condition; does not know how to do an activity; or is working in a new practice setting.
Report the patient’s response and the patient’s progress to the nurse at designated times and/or when there is a change in the patient’s condition.
Participation in:
o Quality of care activities
o Performance self-appraisal
o Continued learning
o Collaboration
o Completion of appropriate delegated assignments.
Adhere to local, state and federal guidelines and regulations regarding client confidentiality and privacy rights. Direct all patient requests for information to the nurse.
Advocate for the patient by reporting to the nurse statements expressed by the patient or family regarding request for information; concerns about care; patient needs; and collaboration with other health care team members by reporting information and data regarding the patient in a timely, truthful and complete manner.
Reinforce the nurse’s health teaching in accordance with the facility, employer, and at the direction of the registered nurse’s written instruction. Report the patient’s response to teaching or requests for additional information.
Completes mandatory education requirement for the hospital and department.
Assists in orienting new employees to the department.
Stays informed of unit/hospital events by reading minutes or attending staff meetings.
Serves on committees and projects as necessary.
Comply with all local, state and federal guidelines and regulations governing Certified Nursing Assistant practice.
Comply with the C.N.A. code of ethics in accordance with COMAR 10.39.07;
Performs safely and competently all activities as assigned or delegated.
Keeps the department clean and orderly: kitchen, soiled utility room, clean utility room, etc.
Floats to other units as assigned.
Transports patients as needed.
Performs the duties of a patient care companion as assigned.
Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY
Pay is based on experience, skills and education. If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable.
$19.57 - $27.77
Candidates must hold a CNA Certification from the Maryland Board of Nursing and a current CPR certification. Ability to handle a physically demanding environment and comprehend medical terminology is required.
Market context
In Maryland, nursing openings that require an RN and outpatient care experience are typically competitive because employers often want candidates who can step into ambulatory workflows with limited onboarding. Strong applicants usually show familiarity with patient education, care coordination, and fast-paced clinic settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then compare your outpatient experience to the core duties before applying.