Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Virginia Mason Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Medical Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to deliver compassionate, direct patient care under RN supervision as part of our Team Medicine approach.

You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs and perform basic tests, while observing and reporting patient conditions to the Registered Nurse. A CNA/LPN credential and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Current CNA certification or active WA NA-C/NA-R, or LPN with WA Nursing Commission.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic PC skills.
• Ability to lift/move patients with proper body mechanics.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. and pulling up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, feeding, hygiene).
• Take vital signs, perform basic bedside tests, and monitor glucose or other tests as assigned.
• Observe and report patient condition changes to the RN for timely intervention.
• Collaborate with team to ensure safe, compassionate care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

CNA program

LPN program

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Virginia Mason Medical Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to deliver compassionate, direct patient care under RN supervision as part of our Team Medicine approach.

You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs and perform basic tests, while observing and reporting patient conditions to the Registered Nurse. A CNA/LPN credential and CPR certification are required.