What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant position at Snoqualmie Valley Health?
At Snoqualmie Valley Health, we’re not just in the business of healthcare; we’re in the business of empowering our community to live boldly and live well. Our commitment to excellence and innovation calls for team members who will build trust, obsess over excellence, lead innovation, and deepen connections within our community. We are guided by our core values, and we’re looking for someone who can embody those principles as part of our dynamic and growing team.
Located in a trailblazing, adventure-loving town at the base of the Cascades, Snoqualmie Valley Health is an independent public hospital district serving a vibrant community that thrives on both adventure and connection. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger.
Assist in the delivery of nursing care and nursing related activities to patients, as delegated by, and under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse. May also be responsible for the facilitation of patient care services by performing clerical functions.
Essential Functions
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: One year acute care hospital experience preferred
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS: Certification by the State as a Certified Nursing Assistant. BLS, certification required, SCLD preferred.
Benefits
We take pride in the benefits package we provide our team members.
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital offers you one medical plan with multiple in-network tiers with Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, Eastside Health, and First Choice/First Health providers/network.
Eligibility Requirements - Employees regularly scheduled at least 20 hours per week.
Employee Dependents - Your legal spouse or domestic partner, Dependent children until age 26.
Waiting Period - 1st of the month following your date of hire.
Please Note
Located in a trailblazing, adventure-loving town at the base of the Cascades, Snoqualmie Valley Health is an independent public hospital district serving a vibrant community that thrives on both adventure and connection. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger.
Assist in the delivery of nursing care and nursing related activities to patients, as delegated by, and under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse. May also be responsible for the facilitation of patient care services by performing clerical functions.
Essential Functions
- Answers patient call signals to determine patient needs
- Bathes, dresses, and/or undresses patients, and provides or assists with personal hygiene such as oral care, shave, or shampoo
- Prepare patients for meals and assists with feeding patient when help is required
- Take accurately record patient vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration)
- Assists patients in elimination, such as assist to commode, place bedpan or urinal, assist to bathroom, ostomy assistance
- Records routine measurements, I&O, and reports unusual finding to nurse
- Ambulates patient, assists in patient positioning to facilitate good skin care and comfort, assists patient in and out of chairs or wheelchairs safely
- Changes bed linens as often as necessary, tidies patient rooms and restocks equipment and supplies as necessary
- Assists physician or nurse with routine treatment, examination or tests
- Escorts patient to and from other departments and/or for discharge or transfer
- Perform charting duties per policy
- Maintains good communication with nursing staff. Reports any unusual circumstances, patient safety concerns or condition changes promptly
- Assembles patient charts and keeps an adequate supply of charts ready for use
- Orders supplies and restocks the department and pantry as necessary
- Answers telephone, takes messages, and gives information accurately to the appropriate person
- Communicates courteously with visitors, offers assistance to persons on the acute care unit, runs errands for floor personnel
- Performs clerical duties related to patient care and records/charts
- Maintains patient confidentiality
- Good public contact skills
- Ability to work in team setting
- Ability to work independently and complete assignments
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good ability to learn new tasks and make judgments
- Ability to work positively with a variety of people
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: One year acute care hospital experience preferred
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS: Certification by the State as a Certified Nursing Assistant. BLS, certification required, SCLD preferred.
Benefits
We take pride in the benefits package we provide our team members.
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital offers you one medical plan with multiple in-network tiers with Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, Eastside Health, and First Choice/First Health providers/network.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Pharmacy
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Life and AD&D
- Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Travel Assistance & ID Theft Protection
- Voluntary Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
Eligibility Requirements - Employees regularly scheduled at least 20 hours per week.
Employee Dependents - Your legal spouse or domestic partner, Dependent children until age 26.
Waiting Period - 1st of the month following your date of hire.
Please Note
- The Flu shot or documented and approved exemption (during Flu season) is a condition of employment.
- Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is a drug-free workplace. We require a drug screening as a part of our onboarding process.