Geriatric Nursing
Assistants (GNAs)
-- Nursing Jobs
Responsibilities
Agency nursing personnel, who are qualified and authorized to practice
as Geriatric Nursing Assistants (GNAs) perform very important nursing
functions, under the direction of
doctors, nurses and nurse managers.
Typically, a GNA's work duties include:
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Providing
direct patient care |
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Taking vital
signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and
respiratory rate) |
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Turning and
repositioning bedridden patients to prevent breakdown
of their skin |
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Changing bed
linens |
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Recording
amount of oral intake and measuring urinary output |
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Collecting
specimens for tests |
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Supplying
and emptying bed pans |
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Interacting
with patients and family |
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Transporting
patients and equipment as needed |
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Keeping a
record of care given |
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Monitoring
patients and reporting any variances to normal to the
nurse for further
assessment |
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Following
infectious disease precautions to prevent the spread of
organisms. |
Agency managers
and client facilities must consider that GNAs spend much of their time with
patients who are ill or injured, sometimes doing unpleasant work such as
changing bedpans. It must be appreciated that the GNAs are compassionate and
truly interested in helping others, spending a lot of time walking and
moving about, and exert great strength in turning, lifting, and assisting
patients with movement.
Our GNAs work in a variety of settings like nursing homes, hospitals,
doctors' offices and other outpatient facilities, long term care facilities
and clinics.
Qualifications
The following are required from GNA applicants:
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Minimum of
a High School diploma or GED |
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Current
State of Maryland GCNA certification with no restrictions |
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Minimum of
one (1) year of experience |
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Current CPR
certification |
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Positive
attitude towards the elderly |
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Ability to
understand regulations, policies and procedures |
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Good verbal
and written communication skills |
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Current
driver's license |
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Reliable
transportation |
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Background
Check (if you do not have one we can provide one for you)
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Copy of
updated TB results/Chest x-ray* |
* There may be
additional required vaccinations and/or tests depending on assignments.
Screening
All applicants for nursing positions undergo comprehensive
background screening.
Other Available Positions
Nurses Aides
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | See Requirements for
CNAs
- Certified Medical
Assistant (CMA) | See Requirements for CMAs
Nurses
- Registered Nurse (RN) | See Requirements for RNs
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | See Requirements for LPNS
