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Nursing Assistant Trainee

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Gig Harbor, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/29/2025
Job Summary

Job Summary and Responsibilities

This job is responsible for providing general support to an assigned work unit relating to a clean environment for patient care, patient mobility and maintenance of equipment and to gain practical work experience and clinical training for transition to other healthcare roles (e.g. CNA). An incumbent is provided exposure to functions and activities specific to the healthcare industry and specific job duties are structured to fit the needs of the assigned department. Assigned work activities may include furnishing information to authorized persons, providing clerical assistance/data entry support and related work of similar purpose and complexity.

Work is performed under direct supervision in accordance with established guidelines and practices. If assigned to assist with patient care or transport, work is performed under the direction of a licensed patient care provider. Work requires adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines as well as the safety, risk management and standard precaution standards of the work unit.

This position is intended to be of limited duration while an employee attends accredited CNA program.

Essential Functions

  • Transports patients to and from nursing units and ancillary departments in a manner conducive to patient safety and comfort.
  • Assists, under the direction of a licensed healthcare provider, with lifting, turning and transporting patients.
  • Performs housekeeping duties associated with a clean environment for patient care; restocks supplies/linens; empties trash/linen; strips rooms prior to EVS activity.
  • Assists with cleaning and stocking of department equipment and related maintenance.
  • Performs clerical work and light office tasks, including packaging patient education materials, assembling FIT test, etc.; provides data entry support; assists with projects as assigned.
  • Provides support for inpatient floors; sits a patient bedside for purposes of general visitation and non-clinical assistance; transports urgent specimens; serves as unit access screener; hand hygiene audits.
  • Delivers food trays to patient rooms.
  • Acts as a resource for patients/visitors to collect information requested or concerns; resolving or bringing issues forward as appropriate.
  • Performs related duties as assigned and within the scope of an unlicensed individual.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education And Experience Requirements

  • Any combination of experience and education that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge and/or abilities, including interest in a potential career in healthcare.
  • Enrollment in accredited Certified Nursing Assistant training program with grace period of 6 months required and
  • Must obtain Nursing Assistance Registration once enrolled in an accredited program.

Licensure And Certifications

  • None upon hire

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$19.96 - $28.19 /hour

Salary : $20 - $28

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