Certified Nursing Assistant - Intensive Care Unit
The Meritus Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a 24-bed high-acuity unit serving a diverse patient population with a wide range of complex and critical health needs. As a Nursing Assistant on our ICU team, you will support the delivery of essential patient care in a fast-paced environment while embodying our core values of Integrity, Quality, Community, and Teamwork. This role is vital in ensuring patient comfort, safety, and continuity of care during some of the most critical moments of a patient's life.
What Is Important to Our Team
- Integrity - We uphold honesty, accountability, and ethical practice in every aspect of patient care.
- Quality - We strive for the highest standards of patient safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Community - We build trusting relationships with patients, families, and each otherhonoring the privilege of caring for members of our community during their most vulnerable moments.
- Teamwork - Critical care requires collaboration. We value each team member's contribution, maintain a strong rapport with our intensivist team, and work closely with respiratory and physical therapy to provide excellent, patient-centered care.
Essential Job Functions
Provide for patients' personal care, comfort, and dignity.Assist with bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, and elimination needs.Collect specimens, obtain vital signs, administer enemas, perform non-sterile dressings, assist with surgical prep, and apply heat / ice treatments as directed by the licensed nurse.Document all care provided according to department standards.Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment.Respond promptly to call lights and anticipate patient needs through regular rounding.Communicate patient observations to the nurse assigned to the patient.Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and respect for patient rights, values, and beliefs.Minimum Qualifications
Education :
High school diploma or equivalent preferredCompletion of an approved Nursing Assistant Program requiredExperience :
Previous healthcare experience preferredLicensure / Certification :
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), State of MarylandCurrent BLS certificationKnowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Ability to apply professional nursing standards with compassion and empathyStrong communication and organizational skillsBasic computer skills requiredAbility to work collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environmentPhysical & Mental Requirements :
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry varying weights as required for patient care (150+ lbs).Frequent standing, walking, and positioning of patients.Fine hand / eye coordination and hearing acuity required.Ability to concentrate on detailed tasks and manage multiple priorities.Exposure possible to blood, body fluids, and hazardous materials in accordance with safety standards.Why Join Meritus Health and the ICU Team?
Supportive, collaborative team environmentDiverse patient population offering opportunities for skill developmentMeaningful work that directly contributes to patient recovery and well-beingOpportunities for professional growth within Meritus HealthCaring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.