Certified Nursing Assistant
About The Position
As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will provide essential patient-care support under RN direction, contributing to patients’ comfort, safety, and recovery. The role involves compassionate, hands-on care, including assistance with activities of daily living and basic patient-care activities. You will also support patient mobility, perform EKGs, and conduct bedside testing. The position calls for a dedicated spirit of service, strong communication skills, meticulous patient support, and a commitment to dignified, high-quality healthcare. Eligible new hires may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000, prorated by FTE, with a minimum 0.6 FTE required. Payment is made as a lump sum within 30 days of starting.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant program, military medical specialty training, or Licensed Practical Nursing program.
- Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant, or active NA-R status and proof of passing the Washington NA-C exam, or LPN status with the Washington State Nursing Commission.
- Current healthcare provider American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
- Excellent organizational, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Basic skills using a PC.
- Ability to lift, move, or assist patients using proper body mechanics.
- Ability to occasionally lift or push up to 50 pounds and pull up to 100 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, feeding, and basic hygiene.
- Perform basic patient-care activities, including taking vital signs, observing and reporting signs and symptoms of disease, posturals, and simple dressing changes.
- Assist with patient mobility, including ambulating, turning, positioning, and range-of-motion exercises.
- Perform EKGs.
- Conduct bedside testing, including blood glucose, colon screening, and dextrose secretions.
Benefits
- Competitive starting wages (DOE).
- Education loan forgiveness for qualifying loans.
- Matching 401(k) and 457(b) retirement programs.
- Flexible health spending accounts.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families.
- Wellness Program.
- Tuition Assistance for career development.
- Training opportunities for career growth.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Care@Work premium account for support with dependents and household needs.
- Adoption Assistance.
- Voluntary Protection plans, including Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft.
- Sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 for eligible new hires, prorated by FTE; minimum 0.6 FTE required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
