CNA - ICU Stepdown

Job Description

Peace Health is seeking a CNA – ICU Stepdown for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Night position. Salary range: $23.00 – $34.50. Hiring rate depends on education, training, experience, union agreement, seniority, etc. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement and there may be multiple openings on this posting.

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing quality, compassionate patient care by performing tasks involving direct and indirect patient care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

• Assist in providing direct patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse within the scope of the CNA licensure.
• Perform basic technical skills such as CPR; taking and recording vital signs; measuring and recording fluid intake/output; applying dressings; recognizing and reporting signs and symptoms of common diseases or conditions; administering treatments as directed by a physician or nurse.
• Assist patients with personal care including bathing; mouth and skin care; grooming and dressing; toileting assistance; eating and hydration.
• Provide patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
• Maintain unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
• Document relevant patient care data.
• Provide clerical support to the unit such as order entry, chart processing, answering telephones, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 1 year. Preferred: experience in an acute care facility.
• Required:
  
  Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to apply age‑specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.

• Required:
  
  Certified Nurse Assistant – Washington.
• Required:
  
  Basic Life Support upon hire.

• Demonstrate a courteous, caring, and understanding attitude toward patients, families, coworkers, visitors, volunteers, peers, and physicians.
• Be well organized, flexible, and able to function effectively and independently as assigned.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrate creative problem‑solving skills.
• Maintain excellent communication skills.
• Possess basic computer, clerical, phone etiquette, and customer service skills.

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment or devices.
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: frequently up to 45 lbs. force.
• Perform hand‑on CPR at least 20 minutes using 100‑125 lbs. of force; frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Move around the area with frequent sitting.
• Bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling frequently.
• Lifting non‑patient items up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids, and airborne particles.
• Complete tasks in a noisy environment.

• Vision and hearing within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health offers a comprehensive rewards package including full medical/dental/vision coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer‑paid life and disability insurance with additional buy‑up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits; and an expanded Employee Assistance Program and mental health program.

EEO, affirmative action, employer, Vets, Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.