Patient Care Tech (CNA) — Direct Care & Vital Signs

CommonSpirit Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; 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 daily activities, monitor vital signs, perform bedside tests, and report changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse.

The ideal candidate has a CNA (or LPN) background, current BLS, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited CNA program or LPN program.
• Current CNA certification or WA NA-C/NA-R eligibility or LPN license.
• BLS certification required at hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, feeding, hygiene).
• Take vitals, perform EKGs, and conduct bedside glucose monitoring.
• Observe and report changes to the RN for timely intervention.
• Provide compassionate, respectful care in a team-based setting.

Skills

Excellent communication

Basic PC skills

Physical strength

Education

CNA program

LPN program

BLS certification

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 daily activities, monitor vital signs, perform bedside tests, and report changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse.

The ideal candidate has a CNA (or LPN) background, current BLS, and strong communication skills.