Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Resolution Think; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 22,503 - 32,049; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Full range of benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

A healthcare services company is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide care at Madigan Army Medical Center. The role involves monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring patient safety. Candidates must have completed a Certified Nurse Assistant program and have at least one year of experience in an Emergency Room or Urgent Care. A Basic Life Support Certification and US Citizenship are also required. This position promises competitive compensation and excellent work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as a certified nurse assistant working in an Emergency Room or Urgent Care.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• US Citizenship required per contract terms.

Responsibilities

• Perform vital sign checks and ensure proper documentation.
• Provide personal care and assist patients in daily activities.
• Stock patient rooms with necessary supplies.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
• Complete competencies in phlebotomy for blood specimen collection.
• Observe patients for distress or changes in condition.

Skills

Patient care

Vital sign monitoring

Hygiene and safety

Communication skills

Phlebotomy skills

Education

Completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant program

Job description

Resolution Think LLC's joint venture, Cognito Systems, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to work on site at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. The lives of our nation’s active-duty military depend on outstanding healthcare. Cognito Systems strives to provide highly qualified healthcare professionals to work in the heart of military medicine. As a civilian contractor working for Cognito Systems, you will serve as a Certified Nursing Assistant providing care to active duty service members, veterans, and their families.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

• Be a Part of the Team: Cognito Systems, LLC is Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture between Resolution Think and Quarter Line Consulting Services. Cognito Systems is committed to providing high-quality service to our customers and to delivering world-class healthcare to members of our military and our nation’s veterans.
• The Benefits: Our team offers competitive compensation packages, a full range of benefits, continuing education, and excellent work-life balance to ensure your success
• Compensation:
  • Hourly Rate: $19.80
  • H&W Rate: $5.09

Job Description

• Perform vital sign checks, note deviations, report to team leader, and ensure proper documentation.
• Provides for the safety, hygiene, personal care, activities of daily living, exercise, and turning and repositioning of patients.
• Clean and restock procedure and patient rooms with supplies forms and linen, dispose of trash and soiled linen, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists/Chaperones for providers during diagnostic examination, treatment and/or procedures for patients. Set up examination room, assist the patient with disrobing/dressing based on the level of assistance required, drape and position patient appropriately based on the type of examination and chaperone as necessary.
• Set up and assist primary care provider with specimen collection, label, and document appropriate patient information prior to transporting specimen to lab for processing.
• Skills to obtain specimens for cultures (throat, nasal, wound, etc.) and collect other specimens (urine, sputum and blood) IAW SOP and competencies, when appropriate.
• Completes competencies in phlebotomy for blood specimen collection.
• Observe patients for distress or changes in condition and report abnormalities to team leader or other senior nursing/medical personnel.
• Perform role of a Safety Attendant for patients at risk of suicide to ensure the patient is safe and not a harm to themself or others. Complete the Safety Attendant observation worksheet on an ongoing basis and use to report during check-ins with other staff.
• Perform or assist with minor, acute, and routine primary care tasks in the inpatient setting or ambulatory clinics in accordance with SOPs and training rendered under the supervision of a physician, nurse, nurse practitioner or other assigned personnel.

Qualifications

• Degree/Education: Completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant program
• Minimum one year experience within the last two years as a certified nurse assistant working in an Emergency Room or Urgent Care post-graduation/course completion.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support Certification
• Citizenship: US Citizenship required per contract terms

Resolution Think an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Resolution Think is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all job seekers.