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CNA General Surgery

  • Virginia Mason Medical Center
  • Seattle, Washington
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Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $27.96 - $36.53 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2026-460674
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
General Surgery
Hours/Pay Period
72
Weekly Schedule
Sun-Sat, 1900-0730
Shift
Night
Remote
No
Category
Nurse Assistant

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Virginia Mason Medical Center, you will be an invaluable and essential member of our "Team Medicine" approach, delivering compassionate, direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will be instrumental in enhancing patient comfort, promoting dignity, and contributing directly to the safety and recovery of our patients, aligning with our commitment to continuous innovation through the Virginia Mason Production System.

Every day you will meticulously assist patients with all activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, feeding, and basic hygiene, fostering a respectful and healing environment. You will precisely perform basic patient care activities such as taking vital signs, performing EKGs, and conducting bedside tests like blood glucose monitoring, accurately observing and reporting any changes in disease state or symptoms.

To be successful in this role, you will leverage your foundational clinical skills and innate compassion to build trust and provide comprehensive, respectful care within a collaborative team setting. You will actively observe and report patient conditions to the Registered Nurse, ensuring timely interventions and contributing to streamlined care processes.


Job Requirements

Required

  • 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. 

Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire.  This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.

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