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CNA / Ortho/Neuro Surg - Northwest (60% FTE - Variable)

Role overview

Summary

This role is for a Certified Nursing Assistant at UW Medical Center-Northwest, focusing on providing patient care in the Ortho/Neuro Surgical Unit. You will support patients with daily activities and assist in their preparation for surgery, contributing to the overall patient care experience.

Qualifications

  • Current, valid Certified Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) with WA State.
  • High School graduation and six months experience involving direct patient care or customer service in a health care setting; OR equivalent education/experience.
  • Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider CPR card by start date.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct and indirect care to patients and their families under the supervision of the Registered Nurse
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating
  • Prepare patients for surgery and perform non-invasive lab procedures
  • Take vital signs and assist with treatments and clerical tasks

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Clerical Works

About the company

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UW Medicine is an integrated clinical, research and learning health system with a single mission to improve the health of the public. Its faculty, staff, students and trainees are dedicated to delivering high- quality patient care and making important discoveries that lead to new approaches for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of human disease. UW Medicine is home to one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive medical research programs as well as innovative learning programs for students, trainees and practitioners. As the only health system in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho that connects research, education and patient care, UW Medicine provides a higher degree of healthcare, ranging from primary and preventive care to the most specialized care for complex medical conditions. UW Medicine includes Airlift Northwest, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center—Montlake, University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians and UW School of Medicine. UW Medicine shares in the ownership of Children’s University Medical Group with Seattle Children’s. A Higher Degree of Healthcare.

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Job description

Job Description

UW Medical Center-Northwest) Ortho/Neuro Surgical Unit has an outstanding opportunity for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Patient Care Technician (PCT) position.

Include resume with your NAC License number


SCHEDULE:

60% FTE - 24 hours per week

Day shift & Night shift

No specific schedule

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Direct and indirect care to patients and their families under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living: bathing, showering, dressing, getting in and out of bed or a chair, walking, using the toilet, and eating
  • Maintain a safe environment of care
  • Patient transportation
  • Prepare patients for surgery
  • Perform non-invasive lab procedures
  • Transport equipment and supplies
  • Assist with treatments
  • Perform various clerical tasks
  • Take vital signs

REQUIREMENTS

  • Current, valid Certified Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) with WA State (please indicate your NA-C credential number on your resume)
  • High School graduation and six months experience involving direct patient care or customer service in a health care setting; OR equivalent education/experience.
  • Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
  • Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider CPR card by start date

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ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST 

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.  

The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion. 

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$28.79 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$41.82 hourly

Other Compensation:

Night Shift Premium - $5.00/hour
Evening Shift Premium - $1.50/hour
Weekend Shift Premium - $4.00/hour
Overtime Pay

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

60.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER 


UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. 


All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. 



Our Commitment 


The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.


To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. 


Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

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