Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - MSU, Part Time Nights
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant assists licensed Registered Nurses in providing basic patient care in accordance with generic structure standards and Washington State laws governing nursing care and health care assistants. The CNA is expected to understand the purpose and operation of Patient Care Services and exercise sound judgment when circumstances require. This is a part-time night-shift position, 24 hours per week on variable days from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; rotating weekends are required. The role works closely with patients, physicians, and other professionals to support optimal patient care and outcomes. The CNA reports to the Charge Nurse, RN, Department Director, and House Supervisor. The position requires adherence to organizational policies, labor agreements, safety practices, and professional appearance standards, along with courteous and efficient collaboration consistent with Samaritan’s mission, vision, and values.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
- Healthcare Provider-level Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire; AHA or equivalent.
- Critical-thinking skills, including seeking direction and resources, independent problem-solving, and logical, deliberate decision-making.
- 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 meet the stated physical requirements, including patient-care activity, lifting and pushing/pulling with assistance, and CPR.
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 supply inventory and ordering, and stock patient rooms and other areas as needed.
- Assist nursing staff and units with clerical functions, inter- and intra-departmental communications, and other assigned duties; provide other clerical services as requested by the Unit Director or designee.
- Provide basic patient care, including bathing, incontinent toileting care, vital signs, weights, dietary assistance, intake and output, mobility assistance, stable transport, turning and positioning, incentive spirometry and cough/deep-breathing support, 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.
- Follow safe work practices and policies to prevent injury, including security and safety, MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire and disaster procedures, safe lifting, and body mechanics.
- Comply with organizational policies and procedures and applicable labor agreements.
- Interact courteously and efficiently with team members and support groups in keeping with organizational values.
- Maintain professional conduct and personal appearance appropriate to the job and organization.
- Handle additional accountabilities as required by management to meet organizational standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
