Nursing Assistant Trainee

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Washington state is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) to deliver essential direct patient care under RN supervision while pursuing CNA certification. Duties include bathing, feeding, vital signs, and non-clinical support to the nursing unit.

Candidates will assist with inventory, documentation, clerical tasks, light housekeeping and patient education materials, while ensuring a safe, compassionate care environment and teamwork across shifts.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in accredited Certified Nursing Assistant training program.
• Must obtain Nursing Assistant Registration once enrolled in an accredited program.
• Demonstrate ability to perform basic patient care with attentiveness.

Responsibilities

• Provide bathing, oral care, feeding, ambulation and vital signs monitoring.
• Assist with inventory, documentation, clerical tasks and dietary assistance.
• Support inpatient floors, transport patients and assist with non-clinical tasks.
• Maintain clean environment, stock supplies and assist with unit operations.
• Collaborate with nursing team to ensure patient well‑being and safety.

Skills

Basic patient care

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Documentation

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Enrollment in CNA training program

Nursing Assistant Registration upon enrollment

Tools

Computer input

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Nursing Assistant (NA), you will perform essential direct patient care, working under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse, often while actively pursuing your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive patient care, including bathing, oral care, feeding, ambulation, and monitoring vital signs. You will also manage other duties such as inventory, documentation, clerical tasks, dietary assistance, light housekeeping, and computer input, directly supporting the nursing unit's operational needs.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a strong capability for basic patient care, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in all tasks, and effectively collaborate within the nursing team to ensure optimal patient well-being and a supportive care environment, showcasing dedication to advancing your healthcare career.

• Transports patients to and from nursing units and ancillary departments in a manner conducive to patient safety and comfort.
• Assists, under the direction of a licensed healthcare provider, with lifting, turning and transporting patients.
• Performs housekeeping duties associated with a clean environment for patient care; restocks supplies/linens; empties trash/linen; strips rooms prior to EVS activity.
• Assists with cleaning and stocking of department equipment and related maintenance.
• Performs clerical work and light office tasks, including packaging patient education materials, assembling FIT test, etc.; provides data entry support; assists with projects as assigned.
• Provides support for inpatient floors; sits a patient bedside for purposes of general visitation and non-clinical assistance; transports urgent specimens; serves as unit access screener; hand hygiene audits.

Job Requirements

Required

Education and Experience:

• Any combination of experience and education that would demonstrateattainment of the requisite job knowledge and/or abilities, includinginterest in a potential career in healthcare. and
• Enrollment in accreditedCertified Nursing Assistant training program, 6 - months and
• Must obtain Nursing Assistance Registration once enrolled in an accredited program.

Licensure/Certifications

• None, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$21.00 - $21.00 /hour