CNA - Acute Medical Care

PeaceHealth • Bellingham, WA

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About The Position

PeaceHealth is hiring a Certified Nurse Assistant for a full-time, 0.90 FTE day position on a fast-paced inpatient unit serving a diverse patient population. The position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. The CNA assists professional nursing personnel in providing quality, compassionate patient care by performing direct and indirect care tasks using basic nursing assistant skills and techniques under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

The CNA provides delegated patient care within the scope of CNA licensure, assists patients with personal care and mobility, maintains unit supplies, and documents relevant patient care data. The role may also provide clerical support to the unit. The stated salary range is $23.00–$34.50; the hiring rate depends on factors including education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining terms, and seniority.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Required Washington Certified Nurse Assistant credential.
• Basic Life Support certification required upon hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Demonstrate a courteous, caring, and understanding attitude toward patients, families, coworkers, visitors, volunteers, peers, and physicians.
• Be well organized, flexible, and able to function effectively and independently as assigned.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer, clerical, phone etiquette, and customer service skills.
• Able to meet the role’s physical and environmental requirements, including patient handling, CPR, frequent movement and bending, and exposure to biohazards, body fluids, airborne particles, and noisy environments.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits (glasses, contacts, and hearing aids permitted), and ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an acute care facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as delegated by a registered nurse and within the scope of CNA licensure.
• Perform basic technical skills, which may include CPR; taking and recording vital signs; measuring and recording fluid intake and output; applying dressings; recognizing and reporting signs and symptoms of common diseases or conditions; and administering treatments as directed by a physician or nurse.
• Assist patients with bathing, mouth and skin care, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating, and hydration.
• Help patients walk, exercise, and move in and out of bed.
• Maintain unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
• Document relevant patient care data.
• Provide clerical support to the unit as needed, including order entry, chart processing, and answering telephones.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buy-up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded EAP and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

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