Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant - SCU / Telemetry

Posted Date 1 month ago (9/24/2019 11:30 PM) ID 2019-9872 Type Part Time Department 6030 SCU: Telemetry FTE 0.60 Shift 3rd, Nights Job Location US-WA-Seattle New Grads? No

Overview

Join our award-winning team at UW Medicine - Northwest Hospital & Medical Center. We're proud of the acclaim we've received for our excellence in patient care and safety. Among the local, regional and national recognition we've received are:

• The Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award
• The Emergency Medicine Excellence Award
• This is the second consecutive year Northwest Hospital has achieved both the Spine Surgery Excellence Award and a ranking among the top 10 percent in the nation for spine surgery.
• The Stroke Care Excellence Award
• Winner of the Health Grades Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safety for the last three years in a row, we’re also one of the safest places to get care – among the top 5% in the country.

UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

Northwest Hospital & Medical Center is a full-service, non-profit community hospital, offering comprehensive medical, surgical and therapeutic services. With 281 beds, more than 1900 employees and a world-class medical staff, we provide innovative, technologically advanced care on a patient-friendly, easy-access campus just north of Seattle.

Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

As a UW Medicine - Northwest Hospital & Medical Center employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.

We’re interested in learning more about you and appreciate your taking the time to apply online. UW Medicine - Northwest Hospital & Medical Center is committed to employing a diverse workforce. EOE

UW Medicine – Northwest Hospital and Medical Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected characteristic. Minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

The C.N.A. assists licensed nurses (or their designees) by performing tasks involving patient care, treatment, and maintenance of the nursing unit.

Qualifications

Education Background

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Satisfactory completion of an approved C.N.A training program and certification.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

• Certified as a C.N.A in the State of Washington.

Work Experience

• 1 year patient care experience preferred.

Special Training/Skills

• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on assigned unit/department.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with staff, physicians, patients and families.
• Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on assigned unit/department.

Physical Abilities

• Must be able to handle a fluctuating workload.
• Able to safely maneuver patients and supplies.
• This job requires ability to communicate clearly in English (verbal and written) with all stakeholders (providers, caregivers, patients, family members) for the effective treatment of patients.

Physical Demand Level: Heavy

In an 8-hour workday, must be able to-

Lift / Carry

50 to 100 pounds occasionally

25 to 50 pounds frequently

10 to 20 pounds constantly

As required, must be able to -

Sit, Stand, Walk, Bend, Squat, Kneel, Crawl, Climb and Reach above shoulders

Push and Pull

Perform fine motor functions

Must possess functional vision, hearing, and speech in order to communicate effectively with clients, client advocates, and staff.

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