CNA Medical Unit

Our 20 bed unit sees a variety of patients with acute medical conditions such as sepsis, digestive disorders (GI Bleeds, pancreatitis, and other gastrointestinal disorders), heart failure, and cellulitis. In our unit, you will have the opportunity to provide care to patients with a wide range of diagnoses where you can continue to learn something new every day! We are a welcoming, compassionate, patient-oriented team with varied levels of experience from new grads to nurses who have been practicing for over 30 years. Our unit fosters a culture of support, learning, and innovation, and challenges you to reach your full potential. We have endless opportunities for growth and development. At Virginia Mason you'll be supported to grow personally and professionally as you make a dramatic difference in the lives of others. Come join our team!

Virginia Mason is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. As a Certified Nursing Assistant your responsibilities will include, but are 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, simple dressing changes - Assisting in patient mobility such as ambulating, turning, positioning and range of motion exercises

- Performing EKGs

- Performing bedside testing such as blood glucose, colon screening, dextrose secretions and specific gravity

We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work. 

We require:

- High school diploma or GED required.

- Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant (or military medical specialty training) program OR Licensed Practical Nursing program required.

- 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 required.

- 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. is also required.

Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire.  This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to our Certified Nursing Assistants professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes comprehensive compensation and benefits, continuing education and support, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the country, you will find that a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant with Virginia Mason is one worth taking. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.