Salary Range: $36.42 - $41.40 + applicable differentials
Summary of Duties: Under the direction and supervision of an RN, assumes responsibility and accountability for assignments for designated time frame, assisting other nursing staff in providing patient care according to established methods/policies/standards. In addition to performing the essential functions listed, may also be assigned other duties as required.
Educational Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent work experience, including ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology and English.
Licensure/Certification Requirements
- CNA certification required, or actively enrolled in, or graduated recently from, an accredited RN program.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Experience Requirements
- Previous six (6) months experience as a certified nursing assistant required or satisfactory completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant training program.
Special Skills or Abilities
- Good organizational skills to handle a large volume of patient care activities.
- Emotional and physical stamina to work in a stressful work environment related to patients, staff and visitors.
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Washington Hospital Healthcare System