Certified Nursing Assistant - Labor and Delivery
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant performs general secretarial and clerical duties in patient care areas and interacts with patients, families, and physicians. The role serves as a liaison among the health care team, patients, and families, and helps nursing staff coordinate unit activities. Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, the assistant supports the delivery of patient care and may set alarms and observe oxygen saturation readings. The role also maintains orderly work areas, orders forms and other clerical supplies, assists with orienting new staff, and performs other duties assigned by the charge nurse or nurse manager. The position is with Providence at Swedish Issaquah, whose culture emphasizes patient-focused, whole-person care, understanding, commitment, mutual respect, and empowering caregivers.
Requirements
- Upon hire, hold a Washington Nursing Assistant Certification License.
- Upon hire, hold National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of acute care experience.
- One year of skilled nursing experience.
- Acute or skilled experience may be waived for applicants with demonstrated customer service experience in healthcare or another related industry and completion of an acute care NAC course.
- Acute or skilled experience may be waived for students currently enrolled and in good standing in a traditional registered nursing program approved by the Nursing Quality Care Commission; satisfactory completion of at least one academic term (quarter or semester) that included clinical patient care experience is required.
- Experience using an electronic medical record.
Responsibilities
- Perform general secretarial and clerical duties in patient care areas.
- Interact with patients, families, and physicians and act as a liaison among members of the health care team, patients, and families.
- Assist nursing staff in coordinating unit activities.
- Assist with delivery of patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- May set alarms and observe oxygen saturation readings.
- Maintain the orderliness of work areas and order forms and other clerical supplies.
- Assist with orientation of new staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the charge nurse or nurse manager.
Benefits
- Benefits are designed to support employees and their families in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
