Certified Nursing Assistant

Military Health Research Foundation•Tacoma, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Military & Health Research Foundation (MHRF) is seeking an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide high-quality, comprehensive, age-specific patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). The CNA works within the scope of practice and under the direction of nursing and medical staff, following MTF policies, SOPs, and provider orders. The position includes direct patient care, observation and documentation, and routine administrative and room-preparation duties. The CNA may float between inpatient and outpatient areas as directed by the MTF. The role requires a dependable healthcare professional able to meet government qualification, credentialing, security, and onboarding requirements and work under a personal services arrangement. The candidate should have current CNA certification, recent patient-care experience, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to provide safe, compassionate care to patients from diverse backgrounds. The compensation is $24.89 per hour. Contract workers must maintain good personal hygiene and a well-groomed, professional appearance in accordance with 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 in the state's Nurse Aide Registry.
At least one year of qualifying CNA experience in the past two years.
BLS certificate.
Pass a TB test.
Subject to a background/security investigation.
Willingness to comply with DHA vaccination requirements.
Pre-employment drug screening.
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 transportation.
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 patient responses in the medical record under RN/LPN/LVN supervision.
Transport patients safely between units and departments, ensuring personal belongings and medical devices are properly 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.