Overview

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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. While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

Responsibilities

Our 17 bed unit sees a variety of patients with acute medical conditions such as endocarditis, pancreatitis, CHF exacerbations, and failure to thrive. We are a welcoming, passionate team. Feedback we receive when nurses float to the unit is that it feels like a family. Our staff have a variety of experience levels ranging from new grads to nurses who have been practicing for 45 years. Our unit is a culture that fosters learning and innovation, and challenges you to reach your full potential. We have endless opportunities for growth and development. At Virginia Mason you'll be able to grow personally and professionally as you make a dramatic difference in the lives of others. Come join our team!

At Virginia Mason our Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefit from the changes enacted through our Virginia Mason Production System, a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care, reducing errors, and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers CNA's the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients.

We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work.

Qualifications

We require:

* High school diploma or GED required.

* Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant (or military medical specialty training) program OR Licensed Practical Nursing program required.

* 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 required.

* 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. is also required.

Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to our Certified Nursing Assistants professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes comprehensive compensation and benefits, continuing education and support, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the country, you will find that a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant with Virginia Mason is one worth taking. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.