Certified Nursing Assistant - Bethesda, MD 
 

Care for Patients. Advance Medical Science.

Kelly Government is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with the leading medical research center in the world. 

Make a meaningful impact at the world’s largest hospital dedicated entirely to clinical research. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center supports groundbreaking biomedical discoveries by providing a safe, innovative environment where patients participate in leading-edge research studies that advance healthcare for people worldwide. 

As part of a multidisciplinary team serving the NIH Intramural Research Program, you’ll contribute to a mission-driven organization of more than 2,000 professionals across 30 departments. Located on the NIH campus, the Clinical Center’s expansive, state-of-the-art complex spans 3.5 million square feet and brings together clinicians, researchers, and healthcare specialists dedicated to improving patient outcomes through scientific discovery. 

Position Details 

• Pay Rate:  $15.78 – $19

• Contract length: 13 weeks with the potential for funding extension for CAN

• Schedule: Full-time 36 hours/week; day/night rotation; day-shift orientation

• Meaningful Work: This is more than a healthcare role. It’s an opportunity to help shape the future of medicine while working alongside some of the nation’s foremost research and healthcare professionals. 

What You’ll Do 

• Provide compassionate hands-on patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician in the NIH biomedical research environment.  

• Assist with activities of daily living, mobility, transfers, repositioning, feeding, toileting, and personal care.  

• Obtain and document vital signs, intake and output, weights, and other assigned patient information.  

• Observe patients and promptly report changes in condition, behavior, comfort, or safety to the nursing team.  

• Provide 1:1 observation when assigned and follow established patient-safety and escalation procedures.  

• Support infection prevention, fall prevention, patient transport, supply readiness, and a clean, safe care environment.  

• Document care accurately and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team while protecting patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.  

• Float to other clinical areas as needed within your competency and authorized scope of practice. 

Requirements 

• Education: Completion of a course of education leading to and possession of certification as a nurse assistant. 

• Licensure: Nurse assistant certification; current, active, valid, unrestricted authorizing document from a U.S. jurisdiction as applicable. 

• Certifications: CNA certification; Current BLS; Current CPR. 

• Experience: 2 years of acute care hospital experience for full-time CNA. (Remove if not applicable- PCT 1:1 applicant must be a CNA with a minimum of 1 year of experience.) 

• Credentialing: Candidates must successfully complete NIH Clinical Center credentialing and onboarding, including verification of licensure, education, experience, clinical competency, health and immunization requirements, BLS certification, N95 fit testing, background processing, orientation, and required training. U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required. 

Ready to Apply? 

When you apply online, please know that a Kelly Government Recruiter will review your resume and will contact you directly, if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position; a full job description can be made available at that time. 

Due to the high volume of inquiries, we regret that we cannot accept phone calls. Even if you aren’t contacted for this position, you are still part of our talent network. All Kelly recruiters have access to your profile, which expands your opportunities even further. 

Working with Kelly 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and a transportation spending account. 

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