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Req #: 241634

Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHWEST - SURGICAL

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

Posting Date: 12/16/2024

Closing Info: Closes On 12/25/2024

Salary: $26.08 - $37.91 per hour

Shift: Night 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 60% FTE (24 hours a week) Night Shift

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 on the Ortho/Neuro Surgical unit. We are a 36-bed Med-Surg unit and specialize in the post-op care of Orthopedic and Neurosurgery patients. The Certified Nursing Assistant assists licensed nurses (or their designees) by performing tasks involving patient care, treatment, and maintenance of the nursing unit. If you are looking for a fast-paced job in a team-oriented environment where you can make a difference every day, apply today!

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.

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.