Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - MSU, Part Time Nights

Samaritan Healthcare•Moses Lake, WA

About The Position

This part-time CNA position assists licensed Registered Nurses in providing basic patient care in accordance with applicable standards and Washington State laws governing nursing care and health care assistants. The role requires understanding the purpose and operation of Patient Care Services and using sound judgment when situations require it. The CNA works closely with patients, physicians, nurses, and other professionals to support patient care and outcomes, and reports to the Charge Nurse, RN, Department Director, and House Supervisor. The position is 24 hours per week on variable days between 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m., with rotating weekends required. The CNA is expected to maintain professional growth, follow safety practices and organizational policies, communicate courteously and efficiently, and meet the organization’s professional appearance standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
Healthcare Provider-level Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent within 30 days of hire.
Demonstrated critical thinking, including seeking resources for direction, independent problem-solving, and logical, deliberate decision-making.
Demonstrated accountability and practice within legal and ethical guidelines.
Competency in caring for patients across the age continuum.
Competency with equipment listed on the department-specific checklist.
Ability to communicate verbally and/or in writing to exchange information accurately with physicians, nurses, health care professionals, patients and/or family members, and the public.
Ability to read clearly and see at a distance of 20 feet or more, judge distance and spatial relationships, and see peripherally.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds and, with assistance, lifting and pushing/pulling 60 to 300 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Current Washington State Medical Assistant Phlebotomist certification.
Current CNA experience in a healthcare setting.
At least one year of CNA experience for specialty nursing departments.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Maintain accurate inventory and ordering of supplies and stock patient rooms and other areas as needed.
Assist nursing staff and units with clerical functions, communications between departments, and other assigned duties; provide other clerical services as directed by the Unit Director or designee.
Provide basic patient care, including bathing, incontinence and toileting care, taking vital signs and weights, dietary assistance, intake and output, mobility assistance, stable transport, turning and positioning, incentive spirometry and cough/deep-breathing assistance, oral suction, maintaining oxygen delivery, bowel care, OB peri-care, cardiac/apnea monitor maintenance, assistance with basic procedures, and specimen collection.
Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to stay current in the field.
Follow safe work practices and policies related to security, safety, material safety data sheets, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting, and body mechanics.
Comply with organizational policies and procedures and labor agreements.
Interact courteously and efficiently with team members and support groups in keeping with organizational values.
Maintain professional conduct and appearance while representing the organization.
Handle additional accountabilities required by management in a manner that meets organizational standards.