Certified Nursing Assistant

Military Health Research Foundation; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Military Health Research Foundation Inc. seeks experienced Certified Nursing Assistants to provide direct, age-specific patient care at Madigan Army Medical Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

CNAs deliver daily living assistance, monitor vital signs, and support nursing and medical staff in inpatient and outpatient settings. The ideal candidate holds a valid CNA training program completion, current BLS, and an active Nurse Aide Registry, with at least one year of CNA experience.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a certified CNA training program.
• Current BLS certification.
• Maintain active Nurse Aide Registry.
• Minimum 1 year CNA experience in past 2 years.
• U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-specific patient care according to policies and provider orders.
• Document vital signs and report changes to nursing staff.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient transport.
• Prepare examination rooms and assist with patient positioning.
• Observe patients for distress and report concerns promptly.
• Document observations in the medical record under supervision.
• Float between inpatient and outpatient areas as directed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant training program

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Military & Health Research Foundation (MHRF) is seeking experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) candidates to provide high-quality, comprehensive patient care at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM).

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct, age-specific patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings while working within the scope of practice and under the direction of nursing and medical staff. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, vital signs, patient hygiene and safety, positioning and transportation, admissions and discharges, examinations, specimen collection, room preparation, and accurate documentation of patient care. CNAs will also observe patients for changes in condition and promptly report concerns to the appropriate nursing or medical personnel.

This role requires a dependable healthcare professional who can meet government qualifications, credentialing, security, and onboarding requirements while working under a personal services arrangement. The ideal candidate will have current CNA certification, recent patient care experience, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to provide safe, compassionate care to patients from diverse backgrounds while supporting the healthcare mission at MAMC.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

• Provide age-specific patient care according to MTF policies, SOPs, and provider orders.
• Obtain and document vital signs, recognize abnormal findings, and report changes to the nursing team.
• Assist with safety, hygiene, personal care, activities of daily living, exercise, turning, repositioning, and patient transport.
• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, examinations, and routine care.
• Prepare examination rooms and assist providers with patient positioning, dressing, draping, and chaperoning as appropriate.
• Assist with specimen collection, labeling, documentation, and delivery to the laboratory.
• Observe patients for distress or changes in condition and promptly report concerns to nursing or medical staff.
• Document patient observations, care provided, and responses in the medical record under RN/LPN/LVN supervision.
• Transport patients safely between units and departments and ensure personal belongings and medical devices are properly secured.
• Clean and restock patient and procedure rooms, including supplies, forms, and linens, and dispose of waste appropriately.
• Perform routine administrative duties within scope, including answering phones, filing, labeling, and completing documentation.
• Float between inpatient and outpatient areas as directed by the MTF.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds.

Minimum Requirements

• US Citizen
• Degree/Education: Completion of a certified training program for Certified Nurse Assistants.
• BLS
• Certificate
• Shall maintain state's Nurse Aide Registry with a current, valid, active, and unrestricted certificate
• Experience: A minimum of one (1) year qualifying experience in the past two years as a CNA

Years of Professional Experience

1 year in the last 2years as a CNA

Professional Certifications

• Certificate, and BLS

Education

• Completion of a certified training program for Certified Nurse Assistants

Additional Information

• Must pass TB Test
• Subject to a background/security investigation
• Willingness to comply with DHA vaccination requirements.
• Pre-employment drug screening
• Contract workers shall maintain good personal hygiene and present a well-groomed and professional appearance IAW the policy at the place of performance.

The Military & Health Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation dedicated to discovering and transitioning lasting solutions for troops on the battlefield and across civilian healthcare settings. Since 2011, our goal is to ensure that dynamic life-saving technologies with advances in healthcare are readily accessible when the need arises.

MHRF is an EEO Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.