Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

PeaceHealth; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit health system is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) for Bellingham and Sedro-Woolley hospitals. This full-time or part-time role involves providing direct patient care and support under the guidance of registered nurses. Competitive compensation ranging from $22.22 to $33.32 per hour is offered based on qualifications. Join a diverse team committed to quality patient care in a welcoming environment, with career advancement opportunities and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Excellent health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program.
• Certified Nurse Assistant - Washington required.
• Basic Life Support certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing direct patient care within CNA scope.
• Perform technical skills including CPR and vital signs.
• Assist patients with personal care and mobility.
• Maintain unit supplies for patient care needs.
• Document relevant patient care data.

Skills

Patient care skills

Communication skills

Basic Life Support

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program

Certified Nurse Assistant - Washington

Job description

Description

Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA for BELLINGHAM and SEDRO-WOOLLEY hospitals! Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem - Relief shifts for Day, Evening and Night positions!

Hourly compensation is $22.22 - $33.32; hiring rate dependent on qualifications and professional experience.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

• Bellingham: Float Pool, Acute Medical Care, Medical/Surgical, Surgical, Observation, ICU, ICU Stepdown, Intermediate Care, Emergency Department

• Sedro-Woolley: Acute Care, Acute Rehabilitation, Emergency Department

Details of the Position

• Assist in providing direct patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse within the scope of the CNA licensure.

• Perform basic technical skills which may include: 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; administering treatments as directed by a physician or nurse.

• Assist patient with personal care which may include: bathing; mouth and skin care; grooming and dressing; toileting assistance; eating and hydration.

• Provide patients with 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.

• Documents relevant patient care data

• May provide clerical support to the unit; doing order, processing, answering telephones, etc.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Required: Graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program.

• Required: Certified Nurse Assistant - Washington.

• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support.

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Top reasons to work with PeaceHealth

• Competitive compensation, great benefits package, including excellent health benefits

• Career advancement opportunities within your first year!

• Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education

• Awarded 'Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America'

• PeaceHealth welcomes LGBTQ+ and is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

PeaceHealth is a nonprofit health system offering care in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, employing approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 1,200 physicians and providers, and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities.

Experience small-city flavor and join our dedicated team! Located 90 minutes north of Seattle and 30 minutes south of British Columbia, Canada, this idyllic city has been rated as one of America's most desirable communities by Money, Outside, Kiplinger, Forbes, and National Geographic magazines. Head to Mount Baker for a day in the snow. Tour the San Juan Islands by sea kayak or sailboat. Trek the North Cascades on foot. Stay in town to explore the shops and cafes of historic Fairhaven and Downtown and then catch a show at Mount Baker Theater – you can do it all in Bellingham!

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PeaceHealth welcomes LGBTQ+ and is committed to developing a diverse and inclusive work environment. EEO Affiant Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.