Overview
Military & Health Research Foundation (MHRF) is seeking experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) candidates to provide high-quality, comprehensive patient care at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM).
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct, age-specific patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings while working within the scope of practice and under the direction of nursing and medical staff. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, vital signs, patient hygiene and safety, positioning and transportation, admissions and discharges, examinations, specimen collection, room preparation, and accurate documentation of patient care. CNAs will also observe patients for changes in condition and promptly report concerns to the appropriate nursing or medical personnel.
This role requires a dependable healthcare professional who can meet government qualifications, credentialing, security, and onboarding requirements while working under a personal services arrangement. The ideal candidate will have current CNA certification, recent patient care experience, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to provide safe, compassionate care to patients from diverse backgrounds while supporting the healthcare mission at MAMC.
Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities
· Provide age-specific patient care according to MTF policies, SOPs, and provider orders.
· Obtain and document vital signs, recognize abnormal findings, and report changes to the nursing team.
· Assist with safety, hygiene, personal care, activities of daily living, exercise, turning, repositioning, and patient transport.
· Assist with patient admissions, discharges, examinations, and routine care.
· Prepare examination rooms and assist providers with patient positioning, dressing, draping, and chaperoning as appropriate.
· Assist with specimen collection, labeling, documentation, and delivery to the laboratory.
· Observe patients for distress or changes in condition and promptly report concerns to nursing or medical staff.
· Document patient observations, care provided, and responses in the medical record under RN/LPN/LVN supervision.
· Transport patients safely between units and departments and ensure personal belongings and medical devices are properly secured.
· Clean and restock patient and procedure rooms, including supplies, forms, and linens, and dispose of waste appropriately.
· Perform routine administrative duties within scope, including answering phones, filing, labeling, and completing documentation.
· Float between inpatient and outpatient areas as directed by the MTF.
· Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds.
Minimum Requirements
· US Citizen
· Degree/Education: Completion of a certified training program for Certified Nurse Assistants.
· BLS
· Certificate
· Shall maintain state's Nurse Aide Registry with a current, valid, active, and unrestricted certificate
· Experience: A minimum of one (1) year qualifying experience in the past two years as a CNA
Years of Professional Experience:
1 year in the last 2years as a CNA
Professional Certifications:
Certificate, and BLS
Education:
Completion of a certified training program for Certified Nurse Assistants
Additional Information:
· Must pass TB Test
· Subject to a background/security investigation
· Willingness to comply with DHA vaccination requirements.
· Pre-employment drug screening
· Contract workers shall maintain good personal hygiene and present a well-groomed and professional appearance IAW the policy at the place of performance.
The Military & Health Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation dedicated to discovering and transitioning lasting solutions for troops on the battlefield and across civilian healthcare settings. Since 2011, our goal is to ensure that dynamic life-saving technologies with advances in healthcare are readily accessible when the need arises.
MHRF is an EEO Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
Who We Are
The Military & Health Research Foundation is a non-profit foundation that serves as an effective communication between innovative researchers and grants/funding sources with a focus on delivering effective solutions for identified medical capability gaps. The MHRF fosters collaborative efforts through partnerships between industry, academia, and diverse military entities. We do this by focusing on institutional strengths, the delivery of real solutions and the unique capabilities of research teams that are committed to pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery and medical technology.
Serving the Nation’s Finest
The Military & Health Research Foundation was founded to ensure that American military men and women receive the best health care possible, both in the field and at home, based on the latest military health research.
Our Goal
The Military & Health Research Foundation is a non-profit foundation that serves as an effective communication between innovative researchers and grants/funding sources with a focus on delivering effective solutions for identified medical capability gaps. The MHRF fosters collaborative efforts through partnerships between industry, academia, and diverse military entities. We do this by focusing on institutional strengths, the delivery of real solutions and the unique capabilities of research teams that are committed to pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery and medical technology.
MHRF supports the needs and goals of research teams from their early research efforts through the prototyping phase through the scale up to manufacturing including addressing the regulatory pathway of each technology. This complete technology lifecycle approach starts by building a product development pathway, applying end user feedback, identifying expert prototype/manufacturing, quality and regulatory guidance and ultimately connecting to industry commercialization partners.
What We Do
MHRF provides enterprise, program, and project level research administration and solutions. We can provide staffing, equipment, supplies, end user testing, FDA submissions and clinical trial support, and any other necessary resources in a fast, efficient and compliant manner.
MHRF supports military medicine by maximizing access to timely research and novel innovations that can improve the health and welfare of our soldiers and the readiness of their medical support and personnel. We do this by building new relationships with industry researchers and facilities. The research and development pipeline and the technologies that result are managed and supported through agile practices and management, rapid prototyping and lean startup principles to ultimately reach commercialization. MHRF serves as the hub between the researchers, funding agencies, end users, regulatory agencies and manufacturing partners to keep the lines of communication open with a clear focus on milestones and deliverables.
MHRF continually builds relationships and diligently works side-by-side with our government and private partners to ensure the innovations of today become the technologies of tomorrow, focused on preserving the lives of America’s warfighter and improving their quality of care.
A team you will love. The ability to make a difference.
Are you interested in a fulfilling career in a positive environment doing the truly meaningful work of protecting the health and welfare of our armed forces personnel and their families? Join the Military & Health Research Foundation team of dedicated professionals. We offer a competitive compensation package tailored to the needs of our employees. We also promote from within whenever possible.