Patient Care Tech (CNA) - Vital Signs & Comfort

CommonSpirit Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to deliver compassionate, direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will assist with activities of daily living and perform basic clinical tasks to support patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, performing EKGs, and glucose monitoring while communicating changes in patient status to the nursing team.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant program OR Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant or active NA-R and WA NA-C exam proof, or LPN with WA Nursing Commission.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) certification upon hire date.
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, feeding, hygiene).
• Take vital signs, perform EKGs, and conduct bedside tests (blood glucose monitoring).
• Observe, document, and report changes in patient conditions to the Registered Nurse.
• Provide compassionate, respectful care within a collaborative team.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

CPR certified

Communication skills

Body mechanics

Education

Nursing Assistant program

Tools

PC basics

Job description

Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to deliver compassionate, direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will assist with activities of daily living and perform basic clinical tasks to support patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, performing EKGs, and glucose monitoring while communicating changes in patient status to the nursing team.