Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Dayton General Hospital

Columbia County Health System • Dayton, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Columbia County Health System is hiring a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant for the Acute Care/Emergency Department at Dayton General Hospital in Dayton, Washington. Day and night shifts are available. The department typically has one to two CNAs assisting registered nurses with patient care. Nursing leadership also works alongside floor staff, and hands-on training and simulation resources are available for education and skills practice.

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the CNA provides and assists with direct patient care, including hygiene, activities of daily living, nutritional support, vital signs, EKGs, ambulation, and other basic care. The role interacts with patients, family members, visitors, physicians, and support staff; handles infectious materials safely; and records patient medical information in the EHR. The position may float to other units, including Rivers Walk Assisted Living Facility.

Compensation is $23.00–$28.00 per hour, based on experience, education, and licensing. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is included. Night-shift and weekend differentials are available. The schedule is 60 hours per two-week pay period, or five shifts per pay period.

Requirements

• Active Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.

Nice To Haves

• Emergency Department experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and assist with direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist patients with hygiene and activities of daily living.
• Provide nutritional support.
• Take vital signs and perform EKGs.
• Assist patients with ambulation and other basic patient care activities.
• Interact with patients, family members, visitors, physicians, and support staff.
• Ensure safe handling of infectious materials.
• Record patient medical information in the EHR.
• Float to other units, including Rivers Walk Assisted Living Facility.

Benefits

• $3,000 sign-on bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life insurance.
• Eligibility to participate in a 401(k) plan.
• PTO accruals.
• Sick time accruals.
• Night-shift differential of $1.25 per hour for hours worked between 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM, Sunday through Saturday.
• Weekend differential of $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00 AM Saturday and 12:00 AM Monday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed