Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - MSU, Full Time Nights

 Our Mission

All of us, for each of you, every time.

Our Vision

Together, serving as the trusted regional healthcare partner.

Our Values 

Listen~Love~Respect~Excel~Innovate

At Samaritan Healthcare we are dedicated to providing healthcare services to the community that we serve. We are committed to providing the very best work environment for our employees and the very best care to our patients.

We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant with a heart for the delivery of excellent, quality care for our patients. As a CNA, you are responsible for assisting nursing staff in monitoring patient status and providing direct patient care based on individual needs according to hospital policies, procedures, and protocols. CNA's work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and within the scope of practice of the Certified Nursing Assistant under Washington State Laws Relating to Nursing Care and Health Care Assistants. 

Schedule 

This is a full-time night shift position working 36 hrs./week. Must be available to work rotating nights and weekends; 7:00 pm-7:30 am.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES (not limited to):

• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Provides accurate and consistent inventory/ordering of supplies using Meditech. Assists with stocking patient rooms and other areas as needed. 
• Assists nursing staff/units with clerical functions, intra-inter-departmental communications and other duties as assigned. Provides other clerical services as deemed necessary by the Unit Director/designee.
• Performs basic duties/responsibilities such as: bathing patients, incontinent toileting care, vital signs, weights, dietary assistance, intake and output, mobility assistance, stable transport, turning and positioning, incentive spirometer/cough and deep breathing, oral suction, maintaining oxygen delivery, bowel care, OB peri-care, Cardiac/Apnea monitor maintenance, assist with basic procedures, and specimen collection.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to:  security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
• Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements.
• Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values.
• Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
• Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.
  
  

Position Qualifications (not limited to):

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• Current Washington State Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification.
• Current CNA experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Minimum one year of CNA experience preferred for specialty nursing departments.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Current CPR certification – Healthcare Provider (HCP) level.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Occasional or prolonged standing, sitting, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, and pulling.
• Manual dexterity, ability to lift/carry up to 10 pounds (supplies and equipment). Manual dexterity of hands and feet to ambulate 8 to 12 hours per shift.
• Physical strength to perform CPR (bed/floor), lift and push/pull 60 to 300 pounds (with assistance) as often as 20 times per 8 to 12 hours and perform constant walking, twisting, turning, and stretching maneuvers in patient care and use of equipment.
• Good reading eyesight. Is able to see clearly 20 feet or more, to judge distance and space relationships, and to see peripherally.
• Ability to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with physicians, nurses, health care professionals, patients and/or family, and the public.

COMPETENCIES: 

• Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate.
• Demonstrate accountability. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.
• Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum.
• Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist.

As a Samaritan Healthcare employee, you will be asked to carry out the Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy of Samaritan Healthcare, personifying service and operational excellence including the creation and maintenance of the best patient, employee, physician, and student experience.