Certified Nursing Assistant - Surgical
Location: Seattle Washington
Description: Northwest Hospital & Medical Center is hiring Certified Nursing Assistant - Surgical right now, this position will be placed in Washington. More complete informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Join our award-winning team at UW Medicine - Northwest Hospital & Medical Center. We're proud of the acclaim we've received for our excellence in p! atient care and safety. Among the local, regional and national recognition we've received are:
The Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award
The Emergency Medicine Excellence Award
This is the second consecutive year Northwest Hospital has achieved both the Spine Surgery Excellence Award and a ranking among the top 10 percent in the nation for spine surgery.
The Stroke Care Excellence Award
Winner of the Health Grades Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safety for the last three years in a row, we’re also one of the safest places to get care â€" among the top 5% in the country.
UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.
Northwest Hospital & Medical Center is a full-service, non-profit community hospital, offering comprehensive medical, surgical and therapeutic se! rvices. With 281 beds, more than 1900 employees and a world-cl! ass medical staff, we provide innovative, technologically advanced care on a patient-friendly, easy-access campus just north of Seattle.
Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
As a UW Medicine - Northwest Hospital & Medical Center employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
We’re interested in learning more about you and appreciate your taking the time to apply online. UW Medicine - Northwest Hospital & Medical Center is committed to employing a diverse workforce. EOE
UW Medicine â€" Northwest Hospital and Medical Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, physical or! mental disability, or any other protected characteristic. Minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply
Responsibilities:
The Certified Nursing Assistant for the Surgical Unit assists licensed nurses (or their designees) by performing tasks involving patient care, treatment, and maintenance of the nursing unit.
Qualifications:
Education Background
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Satisfactory completion of an approved C.N.A training program and certification.
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Certified as a C.N.A in the State of Washington.
BLS is required.
Work Experience
Minimum of 1 year in Acute patient care settings.
Special Training/Skills
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with staff, physicians, patients and families.
Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care app! ropriate to the age of the patients served on assigned unit/department.!
Physical Abilities
Must be able to handle a fluctuating workload.
Able to safely maneuver patients and supplies.
This job requires ability to communicate clearly in English (verbal and written) with all stakeholders (providers, caregivers, patients, family members) for the effective treatment of patients.
Physical Demand Level: Heavy
In an 8-hour workday, must be able to-
Lift / Carry
50 to 100 pounds occasionally
25 to 50 pounds frequently
10 to 20 pounds constantly
A s required, must be able to -
Sit, Stand, Walk, Bend, Squat, Kneel, Crawl, Climb and Reach above shoulders
Push and Pull
Perform fine motor functions
Must possess functional vision, hearing, and speech in order to communicate effectively with clients, client advocates, and staff.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary req! uirements and a resume to Northwest Hospital & Medical Center.
If you interested on this position just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This position starts available on: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 00:56:04 GMT