CNA - Neurology Acute

Company: Providence
Location: Olympia
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

Providence is calling a Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) (0.9 FTE, Night Shift) to work in Neurology Acute at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Washington.For External Caregivers Only: This position offers a 2,500 Sign-On Bonus, $1,250 upon start, $1,250 at the completion of 12 months of employment.The Certified Nurse Assistant will provide nursing care, respiratory care, splinting, and patient support services in a hospital unit under the direction of the Clinical Manager.In this position you will:Demonstrate application of knowledge, skills, and behaviors in the physical, motor/sensory, cognitive, psychosocial, patient and family education areas based on PSPH age specific care competency assessment toolTake and records vital signs; height; weight; food and fluid intake and output; and finger sticks for blood sugar checks; report and documentationRecognize and report abnormal signs and symptoms, maintains a safe environment for patientsBath, dress, and feed patients; respond to call lightsAssist with communication and reports patients' concernsOrient patients to rooms, unit routines and any equipment necessary for care (call lights, plexipulses, etc.)Qualifications:Required qualifications for this position include:Valid State of Washington Nursing Assistant Certification (without restrictions)American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Basic Life Support (BLS)Medical Assistant Registration (MA-R) within six (6) months of hire for emergency center and surgical/perioperative units onlyCertified Nursing Assistants employed at Providence St. Peter Hospital on or before June 30, 2013 may have a Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification (MA-P) in lieu of MA-RPreferred qualifications for this position include:Six (6) months working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a healthcare setting, long-term care or similar environmentAbout the ministry you will serve.Providence St. Peter Hospital is a 390-bed, not-for-profit regional teaching hospital. Located in Olympia, WA, St. Peter offers comprehensive rehabilitation, medical, surgical and behavioral health services. We have been ranked as one of the top 100 hospitals and as one of 10 premier healthcare employers in the nation and have recently achieved the coveted Magnet-- -" recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center-- -. Our hospital rests on a 173-acre campus, much of which includes natural forest and preserved wetlands that maintain a healing environment for patients and staff.We offer comprehensive, best-in-class benefits to our caregivers. For more information, visitMissionAs expressions of God's healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.About UsProvidence is a comprehensive not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and services continuing a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Schedule: Full-timeShift: NightJob Category: Certified Nursing AssistantLocation: Washington-OlympiaReq ID: 319725

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