Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Proliance Surgeons•Puyallup, WA

About The Position

The role of the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is to work collaboratively with physicians, providers, nurses, and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care with a focus on patient experience, safety, quality and efficiency. The CNA acts as a patient care coordinator and advocate, monitors patient status, ensures proper documentation and an optimal patient flow and experience, following OSHA/WISHA/other compliance and regulatory guidelines. Schedule Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Requirements

High school graduate or the equivalent is required
Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant program.
Current Basic Life Support certification required.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology and medications
Basic computer knowledge and skills, including data entry
Superior customer service skills
Impeccable integrity
Great interpersonal skills; demonstrating patience, compassion, empathy and the ability to work well with all types of people
Adherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA)
Use time efficiently, with attention to quality, detail, accuracy and completion
Consistency, timeliness and dependability
Effective team membership, supporting and working with others to achieve common goals
Ability to adapt to continuous change/flexibility
Demonstrated ability to continuously learn
Self-motivated; able to work with increasing independence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision
Clear oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated aptitude to organize and prioritize work
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Skilled in coping with fast paced often stressful situations with unpredictable circumstances in a professional, safe, and efficient manner
Self-motivated; able to work following specific guidelines and in accordance with detailed instructions; measure self against standard of excellence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision

Nice To Haves

Completion of supervisory course, and course work in a related field preferred.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification preferred.
1-2 years’ experience in a medical office a plus
Familiarity with or working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records a plus

Responsibilities

Provide basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients
Provide general care that meet psychosocial or physical needs or both simultaneously
Assist in admission, transfer and discharge of patient.
Perform basic care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care
Demonstrate ability to communicate any observed changes in patient status
Maintain awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric and patient population
Demonstrate ability to perform treatments and provide services within scope of practice.
Communicate appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers and physicians.
Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Respond to patient in emergency or physically distressful situations.
Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentiality.
Meet current documentation standards and policies and completes within shift.
Manage and operates equipment safely and correctly.