Certified Nursing Assistant / Health Unit Coordinator ED (CNA/ HUC)

About the Role

A Certified Nursing Assistant / Health Unit Coordinator (CNA/HUC) who excels in this role combines compassionate patient care with strong administrative and communication skills to support efficient unit operations and positive patient outcomes. This is a shared role that provides both administrative support and direct patient-care assistance within the Emergency Department. This position helps maintain efficient unit operations, communication, patient flow, and safe, timely care.

Essential Responsibilities

• Coordinating patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Maintaining medical records and electronic health records.
• Answering telephone calls, relaying messages, and coordinating diagnostic testing and transportation.
• Serving as a central point of communication among medical staff, patients, families, and other departments.
• Managing unit supplies and equipment and helping maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Providing clerical and administrative support to nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Assisting nursing staff with direct patient-care activities under the direction of an RN and within the NAC's scope of practice.
• Obtaining and documenting vital signs and assisting patients with mobility, positioning, hygiene, toileting, and other activities of daily living.
• Assisting with patient transport, room turnover, stocking supplies, and preparing rooms for incoming patients.
• Collecting specimens and completing other delegated clinical tasks based on training, competency, and facility policy.
• Promptly communicating changes in a patient's condition or safety concerns to the assigned nurse.

This combined role requires strong organizational, multitasking, critical-thinking, communication, and customer-service skills, along with the ability to transition between administrative responsibilities and direct patient-care needs in a fast-paced Emergency Department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with medical terminology and electronic health records preferred.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Schedule

Full-Time Nights 3x12s 7p-7a

Pay

Hourly Wage: $17.96 - $24.55

Benefits

• Shift Differentials: $2.25-$3.50
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and a minimum of 10 days of paid time off per year (for full-time employees) as well as 8 paid holidays per year.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.