Medical-Surgical Telemetry CNARNA

Where Youll 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.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

This job is responsible for assisting in the delivery of non-professional nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) in a defined care team and in accordance with scope of practice for the CHI Franciscan Health (CHI-FH). An incumbent performs the basic aspects of general patient care where the services of a registered or licensed practical nurse are not required. Employees assist medical / nursing staff in the examination treatment and care of patients including the transport of patients and equipment and assisting in the admission transfer and discharge of patients.

Tasks are assigned by nursing staff in clear detailed and specific instructions. Employees work as instructed and seek guidance on matters not specifically covered in the original instructions. Work is reviewed through progress checks for accuracy adequacy and adherence to standards instructions and established procedures.

• Provides patient personal care / hygiene and physical comfort including feeding bathing shaving changing clothes bed making ambulation lifting turning moving transferring skin care and bowel / bladder elimination. Provides such additional care as required to meet the personal primary needs and comfort of assigned patient based on skill ability limitations of scope of practice and patient acuity. Prepares patient equipment and supplies for specific procedures / examinations.
• Performs monitors reports and documents all clinical activities within scope of practice. Observes and reports changes in patient condition to the RN. Obtains labels and transports a variety of samples (e.g. urine stool sputum specimens and blood products). Provides patient information to nursing staff for inclusion in the interdisciplinary plan of care; documents relevant patient data in accordance with work unit standards.
• Assists nursing staff in the admission discharge and transfer of patient by performing activities such as inventory / storing patient belongings providing patient with relevant personal care / comfort items orienting patient / family and transporting patient to room or other location using wheelchairs stretchers or patient bed.
• Maintains a neat and organized work environment. Orders stocks and replenishes supplies and equipment as necessary identifies and reports problems with supplies or equipment; enters equipment repair request in system tags equipment and removes from service.
• Maintains a safe work and patient environment adhering to the hospitals Safety Risk Management Regulatory Standards and infection prevention.
• Participates in quality assurance / improvement initiatives and activities as requested. Participates in growth opportunities.

Job Requirements

Preferred :

Note : Registered Nursing Assistant : Employees who do not have CNA certification (but otherwise meet the qualifications of the core job) must be assigned to this classification. You must have completed the required 40 hours of clinical experience. You must provide proof of application and / or pending examination for CNA certification which must be obtained within 120 days from the date of hire.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1