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Req #: 241874

Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHWEST - HEART INSTITUTE

Job Location Detail: 1550 North 115th St, Seattle, WA 98133

Posting Date: 12/12/2024

Closing Info: Closes On 02/13/2025

Salary: $26.08 - $37.91 per hour

Shift: Alternate Work Shift

Notes: The University of Washington (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options; enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (hhttps://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20240419-a11y.pdf)

5,000 Sign-On Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medical Center in regular 50%-100% FTE positions#UWMRecruitmentIncentive

WORK SCHEDULE 100% FTE (40 hours a week) Day Shift

• Three different shifts support the unit from 06:00-20:30 (8-hour shifts). The available shift is Mon-Fri, 12:00pm-8:30pm with occasional flexibility to work earlier shifts if requested. • Closed on weekends, nights, and holidays.

University of Washington Medical Center - Northwest offers comprehensive medical, surgical and therapeutic services. With 281 beds, more than 1900 employees and a world-class medical staff, we provide innovative, technologically advanced care on a patient-friendly, easy-access campus just north of Seattle. We're proud of the acclaim we've received for our excellence in patient 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; The Stroke Care Excellence Award; Winner of the HealthGrades 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 – among the top 5% in the country.

UW Medical Center, Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) in our CARDIAC PROCEDURE UNIT (CPU). In our 14-bed prep/recovery unit (the CPU), CNAs provide direct patient care support to patients being admitted and recovered for procedures in the CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION, ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY and INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY departments. This includes accurately performing all duties that support patient and family care within the scope of license and as assigned by the registered nurse. The CPU CNA will observe, document and report changes in patient status as identified during care. The CNA will also set up equipment/supplies and assist in preparing patients for procedures and support procedural prep and recovery. Unit specific training provided during onboarding.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Patient care consistent with nursing unit standards and procedures Plan and schedule assigned patient care activities to maximize efficiency and quality of care Provide functional assistance to patients including dressing, undressing, toileting, eating, bathing, oral care, and hygiene, and supports plan for nutrition and hydration Answer patient call lights promptly and respond appropriately to patient’s needs Patient observation, reporting, and recordkeeping related to patient care Support nursing staff with patient plan of care Lift, position, ambulate and transfer patients

REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Satisfactory completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant training program and certification. Active, valid Nursing Assistant-Certification (NA-C) in Washington State upon start date. American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers upon hire.

• One-year previous CNA experience preferred.

UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

Responsibilities: L-NC | NURSING ASST CERTIFICATION - WA State

Certifications: L-NC | NURSING ASST CERTIFICATION - WA State

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.