Patient Care Tech

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will be a cornerstone of patient care, directly contributing to comfort, safety, and recovery by providing essential support under RN direction.

Every day, you will deliver compassionate, hands-on care, which includes, but is not limited to: assisting patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, feeding, basic hygiene); performing basic patient care activities such as vital signs, observation and reporting of signs and symptoms of disease state, posturals, and simple dressing changes. You will also assist in patient mobility such as ambulating, turning, positioning, and range of motion exercises; perform EKGs; and conduct bedside testing like blood glucose, colon screening, and dextrose secretions.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a dedicated spirit of service, strong communication skills, a meticulous approach to patient support, and an unwavering commitment to our mission of dignified, high-quality healthcare.

Job Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant (or military medical specialty training) program OR Licensed Practical Nursing program
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (or active NA-R and proof of passing the WA NA-C exam) or LPN with the Washington State Nursing Commission
• Current healthcare provider American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) certification
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills
• Basic skills in using a PC
• 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.

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Beyond making a meaningful impact on our patients' lives, Virginia Mason invests in its CNAs. We are dedicated to providing an environment where you can thrive personally and professionally. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Financial Well-being: Competitive starting wages (DOE), education loan forgiveness for qualifying loans, matching 401(k) and 457(b) retirement programs, and flexible health spending accounts.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, and a dedicated Wellness Program.
• Professional Growth: Tuition Assistance for career development, and training opportunities to grow within the company.
• Work-Life Balance & Support: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Care@Work premium account for support with dependents and household needs, Adoption Assistance, and Voluntary Protection plans (Group Accident, Critical Illness, Identity Theft).

Join Virginia Mason, where we deliver inspired people to do meaningful work.