Security Officer I

VMFH Division Support Services; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide crucial patient care including assistance with daily living activities and monitoring vital signs. This role requires a high school diploma/GED and completion of NA-C training. Join a leading healthcare team recognized for quality care in a supportive environment with benefits and continuing education opportunities.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus available

Comprehensive benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• Required to assist patients with daily living activities.
• Completion of NA-C training course is required.
• Ability to lift or push up to 50 lbs and pull up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Monitor and document vital signs.
• Assist with patient mobility and respiratory care.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Basic Nursing Care

Mobility Assistance

Respiratory Care

Electrocardiography

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of NA-C training course

Job description

The following duties are intended to be representative of the work performed by incumbents in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities. Job duties may vary depending on the clinical section.

Direct Patient Care :

1. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Assist patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and other personal hygiene needs.
2. Basic Nursing Care: Monitor and document vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation), observe and report changes in patient condition, including signs and symptoms of disease, and assist with simple wound care and dressing changes. Assist with posturing and range-of-motion exercises.
3. Patient Mobility: Assist patients with ambulation, transfers (bed to chair, chair to toilet), turning, and positioning to prevent pressure sores and promote comfort.
4. Specimen Collection and Testing: Collect and process specimens as directed (e.g., blood glucose, urine for specific gravity). Assist with colon screening preparation as directed. Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., blood glucose, urine dipstick).
5. Respiratory Care: Assist with respiratory treatments, including incentive spirometry, oxygen administration (monitoring flow and equipment), and nebulizer treatments. Maintain the integrity of respiratory equipment.

Technical Skills :

• Electrocardiography (ECG / EKG): Perform electrocardiograms according to established protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of NA-C training course (clinical requirement may be completed at VM during first week in the NA-R role).
• Good oral and written communication skills required. Basic skills in using a PC required.
• 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. is also required.

Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and community, and to your professional and personal success. We offer comprehensive benefits, continuing education, and opportunities to live in one of the most livable cities in the country. Join Team Medicine and be part of an innovative healthcare environment.

Virginia Mason Medical Center, recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington by U.S. News & World Report, is located in Seattle, WA. As a leader in healthcare improvement and recipient of numerous awards, Virginia Mason offers the chance to collaborate with talented peers and contribute to a patient-centered approach through our Virginia Mason Production System, which enhances access, safety, and quality of care.

We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work. We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

Overview

Sign-on bonus available! Virginia Mason Franciscan Health combines two award-winning health systems in Washington state—CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with extensive patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. We provide the safest, highest quality care across 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the Puget Sound region.