Certified Nursing Assistant

CommonSpirit Health • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you provide essential support under RN direction and contribute to patient comfort, safety, and recovery. The role involves compassionate, hands-on patient care, including assistance with daily activities and basic patient care procedures. The posting offers eligible new hires 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 a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification, or active NA-R status with proof of passing the Washington NA-C exam, or LPN licensure 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 ambulation, turning, positioning, and range-of-motion exercises.
• Perform EKGs.
• Conduct bedside testing, including blood glucose, colon screening, and dextrose secretions.

Benefits

• Competitive starting wages based on experience (DOE).
• Education loan forgiveness for qualifying loans.
• Matching 401(k) and 457(b) retirement programs.
• Flexible health spending accounts.
• Health, dental, and 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 dependent and household support.
• 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, with a minimum 0.6 FTE required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED