Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - MSU, Days
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. CNAs 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. This role is crucial in upholding Samaritan's mission, vision, and values of Listen~Love~Respect~Excel~Innovate, contributing to their role as a trusted regional healthcare partner.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
- Current Washington State Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Current CPR certification – Healthcare Provider (HCP) level.
- Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction, performs independent problem solving, makes logical and deliberate decisions, demonstrates accountability, and practices within legal and ethical guidelines.
- Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum.
- Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist.
- Commitment to being part of a culture grounded in Samaritan's Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy.
- Adherence to the Professional Appearance Policy.
Nice To Haves
- Current CNA experience in a healthcare setting.
- 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 patient care duties including bathing, incontinent care, vital signs, weights, dietary assistance, intake and output monitoring, mobility assistance, stable transport, turning and positioning, incentive spirometer/cough and deep breathing exercises, oral suctioning, maintaining oxygen delivery, bowel care, peri-care, Cardiac/Apnea monitor maintenance, assisting with basic procedures, and specimen collection.
- Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.
- Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies, including security and safety, MSDS understanding, equipment safety, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting, and body mechanics.
- Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements.
- Ensures courteous and efficient interface with team members and other support groups, aligning with organizational values.
- Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets organizational standards.
- Handles additional accountabilities as required by management in a manner that meets organizational standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
