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Student Nurse Assistant

VMFH Division Support Services Tacoma, Washington
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The posted compensation range of $19.73 - $27.13 /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.

Requisition ID 2025-402023 Employment Type Full Time Department Education Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Day shift while training Remote No Category Nurse Assistant Union 5181GEN
Overview

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies. 


Responsibilities

Your Path to a Rewarding Career

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking passionate individuals to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients. We are proud to offer a comprehensive Allied Healthcare Academy, providing you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a variety of healthcare roles.

Allied healthcare professionals are in high demand across the country, offering excellent  career growth opportunities.

What We Offer:

  • Paid Training: Earn while you learn
  • Hands-on Training: Our programs are designed to provide you with practical experience in a clinical setting.
  • Experienced Instructors: Our instructors are highly qualified professionals with years of experience in their respective fields.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Job Summary

This job is responsible for assisting in the delivery of non-professional nursing care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) in a defined care team and in accordance with scope of practice, for the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH). An incumbent performs the basic aspects of general patient care where the services of a registered or licensed practical nurse are not required.  Employees assist medical/nursing staff in the examination, treatment and care of patients, including the transport of patients and equipment and assisting in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients.   

Tasks are assigned by nursing staff in clear, detailed and specific instructions.  Employees work as instructed and seek guidance on matters not specifically covered in the original instructions.  Work is reviewed through progress checks for accuracy, adequacy and adherence to standards, instructions and established procedures. 

This is a temporary classification for employees who are currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing Assistant training program.  This position is a pathway to the Nursing Assistant classification and is designed to provide concurrent work experience while training an incumbent to relevant didactic technical and clinical skills for competency at the completion of a defined VMFH hospital-sponsored educator/preceptor program.  


Qualifications

Education/Work Experience Requirements

Enrollment in the VMFH accredited Nursing Assistant program at the time of hire and continued enrollment thereafter through graduation.  Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Licensure/Certification

  •       Current healthcare provider BLS certification within 30 days of hire or placement in the job.

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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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 employees 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 https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].

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.