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.