GERIATRIC NURSING ASSISTANT II

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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Western Maryland Hospital Center

1500 Pennsylvania Avenue

Hagerstown, MD  21742

The Contractual Geriatric Nursing Assistant II is the full performance level of work providing assistance in the care, treatment, habilitation or rehabilitation of aged, physically ill patients in State facilities.  This position will assist resident/patients with activities of daily living, provide a safe and comfortable environment, and assist all patients/residents to attain his/her optimum level of function.  The population served includes adults and geriatrics and will responsible for caring for patients/residents receiving skilled nursing care (nursing home), rehabilitation, ventilator dependent, brain injury, specialty hospital and chronic renal failure nursing care.

Education:    Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:  Two years of experience in direct care of patients in a medical setting.

NOTE:

Applicants may substitute experience in the direct care of patients for the required education on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.

1.  Candidates for positions in this classification must possess and maintain a current certificate as a Nursing Assistant with a Geriatric Nursing Assistant certification designation from the Maryland State Board of Nursing.

2.  Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete and maintain current certification of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.

1.  Employees in this classification must successfully complete an in-service training program approved by the hiring facility within the first three months prior to permanent appointment to a position in this classification.

2.  Employees must maintain a current listing in the Geriatric Nursing Assistant registry of the Maryland State Board of Nursing.

3.  Employees in this classification may be subject to call 24 hours a day and, therefore, may be required to provide the facility with a telephone number at which they can be reached.

4.  Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  For Recorded Job Information Call:  410-767-6018.

This is a part-time contractual position with no benefits.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online process is not available, please send your paper application to:  DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.