Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Lifepoint Health • Pasco, WA

18d • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

At Lourdes Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a
diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality, scalability, and
significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll
support those in our facilities who interface with and provide care to our
patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will
shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

How you'll contribute:
A certified nursing assistant (CNA) who excels in this role: 
Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN,
including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements,
and recording intake and output. It requires critical thinking skills, decisive
judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Under the supervision of an RN or LPN, performs basic patient care activities
in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the
Director or Manager of Department.
Essential Functions Additional Information
Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood,
Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.
Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance,
Financial, Complete Medical Record.
Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all
employees.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. 
Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily
living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and
ambulation.
Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional
conditions to nursing staff.
Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and
orderly.

Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and
repetitive hand/arm movements. Regular exposure to biological and chemical
hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: The requirements listed below are representative
of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current WA CNA certification.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certificate or obtained within 90 days after hire date

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Under the supervision of an RN or LPN, performs basic patient care activities in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Shift Differentials.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and a minimum of 10 days of paid time off per year (for full-time employees) as well as 8 paid holidays per year.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED