Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - MSU, Nights

Samaritan Healthcare • Moses Lake, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Samaritan is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with a passion for delivering excellent, quality care to patients. As a CNA, you will assist nursing staff in monitoring patient status and providing direct patient care according to hospital policies, procedures, and protocols. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and within the scope of practice defined by Washington State Laws Relating to Nursing Care and Health Care Assistants.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• Current Washington State Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification.
• Current CPR certification – Healthcare Provider (HCP) level.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

• Current CNA experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Minimum one year of CNA experience preferred for specialty nursing departments.

Responsibilities

• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Provides accurate and consistent inventory/ordering of supplies using Meditech.
• Assists with stocking patient rooms and other areas as needed.
• Assists nursing staff/units with clerical functions, intra-inter-departmental communications and other duties as assigned.
• Provides other clerical services as deemed necessary by the Unit Director/designee.
• Performs basic duties/responsibilities such as: bathing patients, incontinent toileting care, vital signs, weights, dietary assistance, intake and output, mobility assistance, stable transport, turning and positioning, incentive spirometer/cough and deep breathing, oral suction, maintaining oxygen delivery, bowel care, OB peri-care, Cardiac/Apnea monitor maintenance, assist with basic procedures, and specimen collection.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
• Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements.
• Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values.
• Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
• Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.

Benefits

• Commitment to being part of a culture grounded in our Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy that brings service and operational excellence to life each day while creating an exceptional experience for our patients, professionals, physicians, and students.
• Adherence to our Professional Appearance Policy reflects the pride, respect, and professionalism we bring to those we serve.

What This Job Offers

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