Patient Observer Certified - CNA - Columbia, MD
- BLS
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open patient sitter jobs in Maryland post a median of $19.74 an hour, the middle half $19.74–$20.82, across 10 jobs that state their pay. Patient sitters employed in Maryland earn a median of $18.37 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Medicare rating of Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Medicare gives Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Maryland's hospitals average 3.3). 76% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Maryland hospitals by rating.
What this hospital paid
By Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center's report to Medicare, its nursing aide hours averaged $25.14 an hour in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits, against $23.04 an hour across Maryland's hospitals. An average over every such hour, not this job's pay: the posting states its own. What Maryland hospitals pay nurses.
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About the job
Make it happen at Hopkins.
Unit: Constant Observers
Weekly Working Hours: 40 hours/week; benefits available
Shift: Night Shift; 11p - 7:30a; weekend work required
Job Details & Qualifications:
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center (HCMC) is a private, not-for-profit, community health care provider, governed by a community-based board of trustees. Since its founding in 1973, the original 59-bed, short-stay hospital has grown into a comprehensive acute care medical center with 226 licensed beds. We specialize in women’s and children’s services, surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, gerontology, psychiatry, emergency services and community health education.
Hear what our hospital president has to say about what we do and why we do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj5KuB34gU8
The Constant Observer (CO) is an entry level position that provides direct patient observation in an inpatient setting in order to assure the safety and well-being of the patient under the supervision of the RN. The constant observer is responsible to assist in the plan of care for specific patients related to patient safety and functions to continuously observe patients who are at risk for any type of harm. The constant observer is an integral part of the health care team and works closely with the nursing care team to ensure the patient’s safety.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification on Maryland Board of Nursing
- Current BLS CPR certification provided by AHA, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network
We’re proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here: https://mybenefitsjhhs.com/
What Awaits You
- Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
- Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
- Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
- Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
- Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.
Salary Range: Minimum 16.74/hour - Maximum 25.94/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
From Johns Hopkins Medicine's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Johns Hopkins Medicine
Johns Hopkins Medicine is the academic health system of Johns Hopkins University, with hospitals and care sites in Maryland, Washington, DC, Florida and Virginia.
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