Certified Nursing Assistant
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Seattle, WAFresher6h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Diploma
- Must know
- Patient careRCPR / BLS
- Work
- On-site in Seattle
- Pay
- $28.8–$40.62 an hour
- Skill demand
- Patient care62%CPR / BLS56%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 7, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will be a cornerstone of patient care, directly contributing to comfort, safety, and recovery by providing essential support under RN direction.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, feeding, basic hygiene).
- Perform basic patient care activities such as vital signs, observation and reporting of signs and symptoms of disease state, posturals, and simple dressing changes.
- Assist in patient mobility such as ambulating, turning, positioning, and range of motion exercises.
- Perform EKGs.
- Conduct bedside testing like blood glucose, colon screening, and dextrose secretions.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant (or military medical specialty training) program OR Licensed Practical Nursing program.
- Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (or active NA-R and proof of passing the WA NA-C exam) or LPN with the Washington State Nursing Commission.
- Current healthcare provider American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
- Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.
- Basic skills in using a PC.
- Must be able to lift, move or assist patients using proper body mechanics.
- The ability to occasionally lift or push up to 50 lbs. and pull up to 100 lbs.
Qualifications
- Possess a dedicated spirit of service.
- Possess strong communication skills.
- Possess a meticulous approach to patient support.
- Possess an unwavering commitment to our mission of dignified, high-quality healthcare.
A Sign-on Bonus of up to $5,000 is offered to new hires who meet eligibility requirements (prorated by FTE - min 0.6 FTE required). Payment within 30 days of start.
Pay Range: $28.80 - $40.62 /hour