Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - ICU, Full Time Days

Samaritan Healthcare; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Healthcare in Moses Lake, WA is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for ICU. This full-time, on-site position runs 7:00am–7:30pm, totaling 36 hours weekly with rotating weekends and holidays.

The CNA will assist RNs with basic patient care, admissions, and daily tasks while following state laws and hospital policies. Prior CNA experience and medical terminology knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• Current Washington State Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification.
• CNA experience in healthcare setting preferred; at least 1 year for specialty nursing departments preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Manages inventory/ordering of supplies using Meditech; stocks patient rooms.
• Performs clerical tasks and inter-department communications as needed.
• Cares for patients with duties such as bathing, vital signs, mobility, and diet assistance.
• Maintains safety, infection control, and adherence to policies.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - ICU, Full Time Days

Job Category: Patient Care Services

Requisition Number: CERTI004716

• Posted : August 25, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $20.83 USD to $32.20 USD

Locations

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Description

Our Mission

All of us, for each of you, every time.

Our Vision

Together, serving as the trusted regional healthcare partner.

Our Values

At Samaritan, we do more than deliver healthcare - we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our community every day. We're committed to creating an exceptional workplace where professionals feel valued, supported, and inspired to provide outstanding care to every patient we serve.

This position is responsible for assisting licensed Registered Nurses (RN) in the provision of basic patient care and outlined in the generic structure standards and Washington State’s Laws Relating to Nursing Care and Health Care Assistants. The individual in this position reports to the Charge Nurse, RN, Department Director, POE Care Manager. This position works closely with patients, physicians and others in order to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes.

This is a full-time night shift position working 7:00am - 7:30pm on various days for a total of 36 hours a week. Rotating weekends and holidays.

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.
• Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements.
• Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values.
• Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
• Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (not limited to):

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• Current Washington State Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification.
• Current CNA experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Minimum one year of CNA experience preferred for specialty nursing departments.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional or prolonged standing, sitting, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, and pulling.
• Manual dexterity, ability to lift/carry up to 10 pounds (supplies and equipment). Manual dexterity of hands and feet to ambulate 8 to 12 hours per shift.
• Physical strength to perform CPR (bed/floor), lift and push/pull 60 to 300 pounds (with assistance) as often as 20 times per 8 to 12 hours and perform constant walking, twisting, turning, and stretching maneuvers in patient care and use of equipment.
• Good reading eyesight. Is able to see clearly 20 feet or more, to judge distance and space relationships, and to see peripherally.
• Ability to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with physicians, nurses, health care professionals, patients and/or family, and the public.

COMPETENCIES:

• Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate.
• Demonstrate accountability. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.
• Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum.
• Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist.

As a Samaritan professional, you will be asked to commit to being part of a culture grounded in our Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy that brings service and operational excellence to life each day while creating an exceptional experience for our patients, professionals, physicians, and students. Additionally, how we present ourselves matters, and adherence to our Professional Appearance Policy reflects the pride, respect, and professionalism we bring to those we serve.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better in General Studies.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Nursing Assistant

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