Cna / Certified Nursing Assistant (30%, Days)

Job Description

CNA / CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (30%, DAYS)

Req #: 232329 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHWEST - PACU Job Location: UW Medical Center - Northwest Job Location Detail: 1550 North 115th St, Seattle, WA 98133 Posting Date: 03/29/2024 Closing Info: Closes On 04/05/2024 Salary: $25.32 - $36.81 per hour Other Compensation:

Night Shift Premium - $2.25/hour

Evening Shift Premium - $1.50/hour

Weekend Shift Premium - $1.50/hour

Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.

UW Medical Center-Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a Certified Nursing Assistant
WORK SCHEDULE

30% FTE / 12 hours per week

Day Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Patient care consistent with nursing unit standards and procedures

Plan and schedule assigned patient care activities to maximize efficiency and quality of care

Provide functional assistance to patients including dressing, undressing, toileting, eating, bathing, oral care, and hygiene, and supports plan for nutrition and hydration

Answer patient call lights promptly and respond appropriately to patient’s needs

Patient observation, reporting, and recordkeeping related to patient care

Support nursing staff with patient plan of care

Lift, position, ambulate and transfer patients
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) - Part-time, Per Diem, Rotating/Variable Work Shift. We consistently hold 1:2 nurse to patient ratios and our RNs work in close partnership with our intensivists, physicians, and certified nursing assistants. This is a great opportunity become a well-rounded critical care CNA on a dynamic unit that values camaraderie and collaboration.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct and indirect care to patients and their families under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse

Assist patients with activities of daily living: bathing, showering, dressing, getting in and out of bed or a chair, walking, using the toilet, and eating

Maintain a safe environment of care

Patient transportation

Prepare patients for surgery

Perform non-invasive lab procedures

Transport equipment and supplies

Assist with treatments

Perform various clerical tasks

Take vital signs

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Current, valid Certified Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) with WA State (please indicate your NA-C credential number on your resume)

High School graduation and six months experience involving direct patient care or customer service in a health care setting; OR equivalent education/experience.

Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider CPR card by start date.
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ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST
UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.
Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

REQUIREMENTS: L-NC | NURSING ASST CERTIFICATION - WA State

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

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