Certified Nursing Assistant

Military Health Research Foundation•Tacoma, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Military & Health Research Foundation (MHRF) is seeking experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) candidates to provide high-quality, comprehensive patient care at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). The CNA provides direct, age-specific patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings, working within the scope of practice and under the direction of nursing and medical staff. The role includes assisting patients with activities of daily living, obtaining vital signs, supporting hygiene and safety, positioning and transporting patients, assisting with admissions, discharges and examinations, collecting specimens, preparing rooms, and documenting care. CNAs observe patients for changes in condition and promptly report concerns to appropriate nursing or medical personnel. Candidates must meet government qualifications, credentialing, security, and onboarding requirements and work under a personal services arrangement. The position requires current CNA certification, recent patient-care experience, effective communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to provide safe, compassionate care to patients from diverse backgrounds. Contract workers must maintain good personal hygiene and a well-groomed, professional appearance in accordance with the policy at the place of performance.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Completion of a certified training program for Certified Nurse Assistants.
Current, valid, active, and unrestricted certificate maintained on the state's Nurse Aide Registry.
BLS certification.
At least one year of qualifying CNA experience within the past two years.
Must pass a TB test.
Subject to a background/security investigation.
Willingness to comply with DHA vaccination requirements.
Must complete pre-employment drug screening.
Must maintain good personal hygiene and a well-groomed, professional appearance in accordance with policy at the place of performance.

Responsibilities

Provide age-specific patient care according to MTF policies, SOPs, and provider orders.
Obtain and document vital signs, recognize abnormal findings, and report changes to the nursing team.
Assist with patient safety, hygiene, personal care, activities of daily living, exercise, turning, repositioning, and transport.
Assist with patient admissions, discharges, examinations, and routine care.
Prepare examination rooms and assist providers with patient positioning, dressing, draping, and chaperoning as appropriate.
Assist with specimen collection, labeling, documentation, and delivery to the laboratory.
Observe patients for distress or changes in condition and promptly report concerns to nursing or medical staff.
Document patient observations, care provided, and responses in the medical record under RN/LPN/LVN supervision.
Safely transport patients between units and departments and ensure their belongings and medical devices are secured.
Clean and restock patient and procedure rooms, including supplies, forms, and linens, and dispose of waste appropriately.
Perform routine administrative duties within scope, including answering phones, filing, labeling, and completing documentation.
Float between inpatient and outpatient areas as directed by the MTF.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds.