CNA: Compassionate Patient Care & Vital Signs Expert

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide direct patient care under RN supervision as part of Team Medicine. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and support timely, compassionate care in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include observing patient conditions, performing bedside tests, and reporting changes to the RN. AHA CPR certification and ongoing RQI competency post-hire are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or LPN program.
• Current CNA certification or active WA NA-C/NA-R, or LPN with WA Nursing Commission.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR (AHA) certification.
• Ability to lift/move patients with proper body mechanics.
• Prolonged standing and ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and 100 lbs pull.
• Quarterly AHA RQI competency certification post-hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, feeding, hygiene).
• Take vital signs, perform EKGs, and monitor blood glucose as applicable.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to RN; support timely interventions.
• Collaborate with care team to ensure safe, compassionate care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

PC basics

Mobility lifting capacity

Physical stamina

Education

Nursing Assistant program

LPN program

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide direct patient care under RN supervision as part of Team Medicine. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and support timely, compassionate care in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include observing patient conditions, performing bedside tests, and reporting changes to the RN. AHA CPR certification and ongoing RQI competency post-hire are required.