Certified Nursing Assistant Pulmonary
Share
Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.
Today as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person body mind and spirit in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.
Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services from routine wellness to complex disease management all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.
We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you become part of a team that delivers top-quality professional healthcare in modern well-equipped facilities and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) you will be a cornerstone of patient care directly contributing to comfort safety and recovery by providing essential support under RN direction.
Every day you will deliver compassionate hands-on care which includes but is not limited to: assisting patients with activities of daily living (bathing grooming feeding basic hygiene); performing basic patient care activities such as vital signs observation and reporting of signs and symptoms of disease state posturals and simple dressing changes. You will also assist in patient mobility such as ambulating turning positioning and range of motion exercises; perform EKGs; and conduct bedside testing like blood glucose colon screening and dextrose secretions.
To be successful in this role you will possess a dedicated spirit of service strong communication skills a meticulous approach to patient support and an unwavering commitment to our mission of dignified high-quality healthcare.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant (or military medical specialty training) program OR Licensed Practical Nursing program
- Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (or active NA-R and proof of passing the WA NA-C exam) or LPN with the Washington State Nursing Commission
- Current healthcare provider American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) certification
- Excellent organizational oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills
- Basic skills in using a PC
- Must be able to lift move or assist patients using proper body mechanics
- The ability to occasionally lift or push up to 50 lbs. and pull up to 100 lbs.
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Patient Care
- Hospital Experience
- Employee Evaluation
- Acute Care
- Healthcare Management
- Management Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Conflict Management
- Nursing
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Dignity Health provides compassionate, high-quality, affordable health care services throughout Arizona, California and Nevada. Schedule an appointment today!
