CNA - Medical​/Surgical

Job Description

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Assists professional nursing personnel in providing quality, compassionate patient care by performing tasks involving direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.

• Assist in providing direct patient care as delegated by a Registered Nurse within the scope of the CNA licensure.
• Perform basic technical skills such as CPR, taking and recording vital signs, measuring and recording fluid intake/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 personal care including bathing, mouth and skin care, grooming and dressing, toileting assistance, eating and hydration.
• Provide patients help walking, exercising, and moving 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 including order entry, chart processing and answering telephones.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Accredited Certified Nursing Assistant program required.

• Minimum 1 year preferred; experience in an acute care facility preferred.
• Required:
  
  Graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program.
• Required:
  
  Demonstrated knowledge of age‑specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.

• Required:
  
  Certified Nurse Assistant – Washington.
• Required:
  
  Upon Hire Basic Life Support.

• Demonstrates a courteous, caring and understanding attitude towards patients, families, co‑workers, visitors and physicians.
• Must be well organized, flexible and able to function effectively and independently as assigned.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrates creative problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer, clerical, phone etiquette and customer service skills.

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without assistive equipment.
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull:
  Frequently up to 45 lbs. force.
• Perform hands‑on CPR at least 20 mins using 100‑125 lbs. of force; frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non‑patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health offers a comprehensive rewards package including full medical/dental/vision coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off, employer‑paid life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, wellness benefits and an expanded EAP and mental health program.

EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.