About this role
Geriatric Nursing Assistant will perform non-professional services to patients/residents of the TCU. Geriatric Nursing Assistant will provide resident care services essential to caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients/residents of the TCU. Retrieves supplies from secure area. The GNA function may not exceed the standards of practice set forth by the certification process.
Responsibilities
License Requirements: Geriatric Nursing Assistant license through the Maryland Board of Nursing � Certification Requirements: Maintain current CPR certification � Age Specific Care Provided For: Adolescents Adults Geriatrics � Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following: ��� Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel ��� Microsoft Outlook ��� Meditech (if applicable to position) ��� Epic (if applicable to position) ��� Performance Manager/NetLearning Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public. Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions. � Other Requirements: N/A
Requirements
Education and Work Experience: Must possess a high school diploma or GED. Successfully completed the Geriatric Nursing Assistant Course approved by the State of Maryland.
EEO Statement
Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.
Other facts
About Mercy Medical Center
For over 150 years, Mercy Medical Center has been a beacon of hope for the Baltimore area. The Sisters of Mercy have held steadfast to the belief that the provision of high quality health care recognizes the inherent dignity of each individual. Mercy’s mission is rooted in respecting humanity and delivering care that is marked by courtesy, respect and compassion for all.
Mercy Medical Center is a hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. Located in downtown Baltimore at 345 St. Paul Place, Mercy provides primary care and specialty services in Canton, Columbia, Ellicott City, Glen Burnie, Hunt Valley, Lutherville, Manchester, Overlea, and Reisterstown. Recognized for the Centers of Excellence in Women's Health & Medicine, Orthopedics, Cancer, Digestive Health & Liver Disease, and more, Mercy includes many physicians named among Baltimore's best doctors. In 2010 Mercy's campus expanded with the addition of new $400+ million, 20-story replacement hospital, The Mary Catherine Bunting Center, which features 26 state-of-the-art operating rooms and at least 196 private inpatient rooms.
Mercy has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including:
· Magnet Recognition for Nursing excellence (three times)
· America's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek for three consecutive years (2023–2025)
· America's Greatest Workplaces for Women by Newsweek in 2025.
· America's Best Midsize Employers award by Forbes in 2025
· America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals by Forbes in 2025
· 46 Physicians named among the regions "Top Doctors" in the November 2025 issue of Baltimore Magazine
Stella Maris is also under Mercy Health Services, Inc, which is Central Maryland's largest long-term/geriatric care facility located in Timonium, MD.
What you'll do
- The Geriatric Nursing Assistant will perform non-professional services to patients/residents of the Transitional Care Unit (TCU) and provide essential resident care services. Responsibilities include retrieving supplies and ensuring the comfort and personal needs of patients/residents.
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