CNA Med Surg - job 1 of 2
Overview
Sign-on bonus available!
We're proud to share that St. Joseph Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington State by U.S. News & World Report.
In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.
Why should you choose us? St Joseph Medical Center pursues Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence and Collaboration as part of its every day culture. This is evident as soon as you enter our doors. At St Joseph Medical Center, you will be part of a friendly, supportive and cohesive team. We are passionate about providing care to our community and strive to be the most trusted destination for health in the PNW. We look forward to you joining our St Joseph family!
Responsibilities
Role:
As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will assist in delivering nursing care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). Your job duties will include:
Providing personal care with hygiene and physical comfort, including feeding, bathing, shaving, changing clothes, bed making, ambulation, lifting, turning, moving, transferring, skin care and bowel and bladder elimination. You'll provide the care that is required to meet the personal primary needs and comfort of your patients based upon your scope of practice, skills and abilities.
Preparing patients, equipment and supplies for specific procedures and examinations.
Performing, monitoring, reporting and documenting clinical activities within your scope of practice. This includes observing and reporting changes in your patients' condition to the RN. This also includes obtaining, labeling and transporting samples (e.g., urine, stool, sputum specimens and blood products); providing patient information to nursing staff so that it will be included in the plan of care; and documenting patient data.
Assisting nursing staff with patient admissions, transfers and discharges by inventorying and storing patients' belongings, providing patients with personal care items, orienting patients and their families and transporting patients using wheelchairs, stretchers or patient beds.
Maintaining a neat and organized work environment, ordering, stocking and replenishing supplies and equipment as necessary, identifying and reporting problems with supplies or equipment; entering equipment repair requests in system, tagging equipment and removing it from service.
Maintaining a safe work and patient environment, adhering to the hospital’s Safety, Risk Management, Regulatory Standards and infection prevention.
Participating in quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives and activities as well as your own professional learning and growth opportunities.
Demonstrating cultural sensitivity and cultural competence by using communication tools and materials for effective communication and understanding how the cultures of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant program (or military medical specialty training).
Six months related work experience preferred.
Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant by the Washington State Nursing Commission
Current healthcare provider American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
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Are you ready to make a real difference in people’s lives? Join St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Med Surg, where you’ll become an integral part of a compassionate healthcare team dedicated to delivering exceptional care. With a sign-on bonus available and a solid reputation recognized by U.S. News & World Report, St. Joseph offers you the opportunity to evolve within a culture that values compassion, integrity, and collaboration. In this role, you'll assist patients with their daily needs, from personal hygiene to patient mobility, always under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Your responsibilities will include preparing patients for procedures, keeping important medical documentation, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment. You’ll also be actively involved in improving quality care practices and participating in your own professional development. We are proud of our commitment to fostering a supportive and friendly atmosphere at St. Joseph, and you’ll find that our cohesive team ensures you are not just a worker, but a valued member of the St. Joseph family. If you have completed an accredited Nursing Assistant program and possess current certification by the Washington State Nursing Commission, we’d love to have you become a part of our mission to provide quality healthcare close to home. Come and grow with us in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and let’s create a healthier community together!
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