Sitter / Nursing Aide (UN)

Sitter / Nursing Aide (UN)
Full Time – Night
UMMC Midtown Campus
Baltimore, Maryland

When we say “our community” we mean it. 

UMMC Midtown Campus, one of two campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center, has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy and has grown to become a trusted teaching hospital. We provide a broad array of medical, surgical and behavioral health care serving Baltimore City and the region. At Midtown you will find a unique blend of the innovation and expertise that defines an academic medical center and a passion for excellence in caring for the people we serve. 

We put people first – and that includes our employees. When you join or team, you’ll become a part of a close-knit group of more than 1,400 staff members who provide care in 30 specialties.  Our team is focused on delivering the best care possible to every patient and to supporting each other.

Job Summary

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

The Sitter/Nursing Aide assists in the delivery of patient care under the direct clinical supervision of the Registered Nurse. Direct care activities are delegated by the Registered Nurse and consistent with the Maryland Board of Nursing-Nurse Practice Act. Direct care includes activities involving the care and nutrition of patients, provision of direct observation, transportation of patients and documentation of those activities.

• Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrates skills in obtaining vital signs, including height and weigh
• Demonstrates skills in aiding patients with activities of daily living
• Demonstrates skills in obtaining specimens
• Monitors patients on suicide precautions and close observation
• Identifies and responds promptly to patient needs, respecting dignity, and privacy.
• Assists in providing orientation and instruction to patients.
• Completes appropriate documentation in accordance with hospital standards.
• Assists in patient’s transfers and transports.
• Communicates effectively with other health care providers to ensure continuity and coordination of care, appropriate care delivery, and to report changes in patient’s condition.
• Supports departmental operations by assisting with clerical duties, supply and environment maintenance
• Performs additional functions and other activities assigned.

• Currently certified as a CNA by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience as a CNA preferred.
• BLS from American Heart Association required.

Salary : $1 - $1,000,000