Patient Care Tech

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

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Virginia Mason Medical Center, you will be an invaluable and essential member of our 'Team Medicine' approach, delivering compassionate, direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will be instrumental in enhancing patient comfort, promoting dignity, and contributing directly to the safety and recovery of our patients, aligning with our commitment to continuous innovation through the Virginia Mason Production System.

Every day you will meticulously assist patients with all activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, feeding, and basic hygiene, fostering a respectful and healing environment. You will precisely perform basic patient care activities such as taking vital signs, performing EKGs, and conducting bedside tests like blood glucose monitoring, accurately observing and reporting any changes in disease state or symptoms.

To be successful in this role, you will leverage your foundational clinical skills and innate compassion to build trust and provide comprehensive, respectful care within a collaborative team setting. You will actively observe and report patient conditions to the Registered Nurse, ensuring timely interventions and contributing to streamlined care processes.

Job Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant (or military medical specialty training) program OR Licensed Practical Nursing program
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (or active NA-R and proof of passing the WA NA-C exam) or LPN with the Washington State Nursing Commission
• Current healthcare provider American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) certification
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills
• Basic skills in using a PC
• Must be able to lift, move or assist patients using proper body mechanics
• The ability to occasionally lift or push up to 50 lbs. and pull up to 100 lbs.

Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.