CNA: Compassionate Patient Care & Vital Signs Specialist

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 join our team. You will provide compassionate, direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assisting with activities of daily living and basic clinical tasks in a collaborative environment.

You will perform vital signs, EKGs, glucose monitoring, and report changes promptly to the RN. Strong communication and PC skills are essential, with a focus on patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or LPN program in WA.
• Current CNA certification or NA-R with WA NA-C passing, or LPN with WA Nursing Commission.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Basic PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Take vital signs, perform EKGs, and glucose monitoring.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Support safe, compassionate, and efficient care within a team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

PC skills

Communication skills

Lifting capability

Education

Nursing Assistant program

LPN program (WA license)

Tools

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team. You will provide compassionate, direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assisting with activities of daily living and basic clinical tasks in a collaborative environment.

You will perform vital signs, EKGs, glucose monitoring, and report changes promptly to the RN. Strong communication and PC skills are essential, with a focus on patient comfort and safety.