Certified Nursing Assistant - Progressive Care Unit CNA

Confluence Health

Wenatchee, Northern (WA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 28,000 - 43,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSAs/FSAs

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Gym Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance

Shift Differential

Job summary

Confluence Health in Wenatchee, WA is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide essential daily living activities and basic nursing care under RN supervision. The role emphasizes compassionate patient interaction in a busy hospital unit.

You will be responsible for supporting patient comfort, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with tasks per CNA scope of practice. This position requires CPR certification and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program.
High School Diploma or GED.
Active WA certified CNA license.
Eligible to obtain Medical Assistant: Registered certification (application during hiring).
Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management.

Responsibilities

Perform related tasks to promote positive visitor, family, and staff relations.
Provide high quality patient care with compassion and report changes to RN.
Perform or assist CNA tasks under RN direction.
Maintain clean and safe patient environment per policies.
Take and record vital signs and other measurements accurately.
Document accurately in the patient medical record.
Participate in quality improvement programs.
Adhere to Confluence Health policies and unit standards.
Maintain active CPR certification.
Other duties as assigned.

Education

Nursing Assistant program (accredited)

High School Diploma or GED

WA CNA license (active)

Medical Assistant: Registered ( eligibility )

Basic computer skills (Windows, email)

Tools

Windows navigation

Email communication

Password management

Job description

Salary Range

$20.00 - $31.00

Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
Paid Time Off
Generous Retirement Plans
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Gym Membership Discount
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Adoption Assistance
Shift Differential

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Summary

Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients, and assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the patient and/or unit. May also be utilized as a Bedside Assistant, observing, interacting with and providing care to patients requiring 1:1 supervision.

Position Reports To: Nursing Manager

Essential Functions

Perform related assignments and tasks as requested in order to promote positive visitor, family, and staff relations.
Provides high quality patient care in a caring and compassionate manor. Reports any observed change in patient condition or behavior promptly to the nurse. Ensures patient care tasks are completed timely.
Performs or assists with duties as outlined in the CNA Scope of Practice under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Maintains a clean and safe environment for patient and staff according to hospital and unit policies.
- Demonstrates competence in providing care routines in accordance with established nursing care procedure to ensure patients' comfort and safety.
- Takes and records vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, and other measurements as applicable, in an accurate and timely manner. Reports all variations from normal to the RN in charge of the patient.
- Obtains finger stick blood glucose as delegated by the RN unless working in an area where this is prohibited.
- Prepares patients for meals, assists in feeding patients (if necessary), distributes fresh water and other nourishment according to patients’ needs.
- Assists patients with elimination needs.
- Ambulates/Transfers patients using proper body mechanics and patient safety techniques.
- Assists nurse in treatment procedures as needed.
- Documents accurately and timely in the patient medical record.
Actively participates in quality improvement programs.
Adheres to Confluence Health and Central Washington Hospital/Wenatchee Valley Hospital policies and unit standards as applicable.
Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required:

Graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program.
High School Diploma or GED.
Active WA certified CNA license.
Eligible to obtain Medical Assistant: Registered certification where applicable (application completed during the hiring process).
Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management.

Desired: