Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Overview

QuarterLine (QL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide high-quality, comprehensive patient care at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM).

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct, age-specific patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings while working within the scope of practice and under the direction of nursing and medical staff. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, vital signs, patient hygiene and safety, positioning and transportation, admissions and discharges, examinations, specimen collection, room preparation, and accurate documentation of patient care. CNAs will also observe patients for changes in condition and promptly report concerns to the appropriate nursing or medical personnel.

This role requires a dependable healthcare professional who can meet government qualifications, credentialing, security, and onboarding requirements while working under a personal services arrangement. The ideal candidate will have current CNA certification, recent patient care experience, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to provide safe, compassionate care to patients from diverse backgrounds while supporting the healthcare mission at MAMC.

• Duty Location: Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis McChord, Tacoma, WA 98431.No Telework allowed.
• Duty Hours:
  • Day Shift Duty Hours: 0700 - 1930; 0700 – 1730; 0700-1530; 0900-1930, 1100-1930; 0600-1630; 0900-1730; 0900-2130; 1100-2130;1200-2030; 0800-1630; 0830-1700; 0900-1730; 0930-1800; 1030-1900; 0530-1800
  • Evening Shift Duty Hours: 1100-2330; 1500-2330; 1500-0330; 1000-2230; 1200-0030;1500-0330; 1300-2330; 1300-2130; 1700-2330
  • Night Shift Duty Hours: 1900-0330; 1900-0730; 2300-0730; 2100-0730
  • 4-hour shifts may be implemented into the duty hours if needed by the unit.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

• Provide age-specific patient care according to MTF policies, SOPs, and provider orders.
• Obtain and document vital signs, recognize abnormal findings, and report changes to the nursing team.
• Assist with safety, hygiene, personal care, activities of daily living, exercise, turning, repositioning, and patient transport.
• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, examinations, and routine care.
• Prepare examination rooms and assist providers with patient positioning, dressing, draping, and chaperoning as appropriate.
• Assist with specimen collection, labeling, documentation, and delivery to the laboratory.
• Observe patients for distress or changes in condition and promptly report concerns to nursing or medical staff.
• Document patient observations, care provided, and responses in the medical record under RN/LPN/LVN supervision.
• Transport patients safely between units and departments and ensure personal belongings and medical devices are properly secured.
• Clean and restock patient and procedure rooms, including supplies, forms, and linens, and dispose of waste appropriately.
• Perform routine administrative duties within scope, including answering phones, filing, labeling, and completing documentation.
• Float between inpatient and outpatient areas as directed by the MTF.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree/Education: Completion of an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program.
• Experience: Minimum one year experience within the last two years as a registered nurse assistant working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Certification(s):
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certificate.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Certification cards must display the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Web-based (on-line) classes are not acceptable by the Government.
• Legal Authorization to Work in the United States: The contract worker performing under this contract must be a U.S. Citizen.

Physical Demands

• HCW’s work may require some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, or recurring and considerable crouching, bending, standing, stooping, stretching, or walking, such as performing regular and recurring medical activities, inspections, or to observe healthcare operations in treatment facilities. Working with patients requires regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, and strenuous physical exertion, such as lifting objects greater than 50 pounds.

Additional Information

• Occupational Health: The contract worker shall be required to obtain documentation of required physical testing or a report of a physical examination.
• Tuberculosis Screening: The Contractor ensure contract workers shall be screened for tuberculosis (TB). In addition, contract worker will be screened prior to reporting for services at the place of performance for the following: N/A
• Health Requirements. The Contractor shall provide documentation certifying health requirements such as immunizations, annual vaccinations, and physical examination when required at the time of initial placement. Contract workers shall maintain good personal hygiene and present a well-groomed and professional appearance IAW the policy at the place of performance.

Company Benefits

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

EEO Commitment

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.