Certified Nursing Assistant – Acute Care Unit

Providence

Richland, Washington

You'll care for patients from newborns to geriatrics on the acute care unit.

Posted Oct 5

Shift and hours: Variable shifts Shift Details: Full-time, 36 hours weekly, Variable shift.36 hours a week
Unit and setting: Acute Care Unit · Hospital Ages of Patients: Newborns to geriatricsnewborns to geriatric patients
License: CNA license Upon hire: Washington Nursing Assistant Certification License
Term: Permanent Shift Details: Full-time, 36 hours weekly, Variable shift.Full-time

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License: Washington nursing assistant certification Upon hire: Washington Nursing Assistant Certification License Check your license
Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

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Experience: 1 year of patient care experience 1 year of experience in a patient care setting.
Also asks: completion of a formal CNA program Completion of a formal Certified Nursing Assistant program.

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Hours stated: Full-time, 36 hours a week, Variable shift.

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Under the direction of the Unit Manager or designee, the Certified Nursing Assistant performs a variety of tasks to assist professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in an assigned area; performs related duties as assigned. Ages of Patients: Newborns to geriatrics Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Kadlec Regional Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. Shift Details: Full-time, 36 hours weekly, Variable shift.

Required Qualifications

Upon hire: Washington Nursing Assistant Certification License Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of a formal Certified Nursing Assistant program. 1 year of experience in a patient care setting. Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of providing safe, compassionate care.

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In Richland, WA

Richland, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,468/mo
Household income: $95,813/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Richland, WA

NeighborhoodsCentral Richland offers established mid-century neighborhoods that provide convenient access to local retail, dining, and central medical corridors. South Richland features master-planned subdivisions and newer construction, particularly south of Keene Road in developments like Applewood Estates, situated close to major shopping and Badger Mountain trails. West Richland provides upscale homes with a blend of suburban and rural tranquility near the Red Mountain wine country, while North Richland offers residential streets close to research facilities and Washington State University Tri-Cities.

Central Richland offers established mid-century neighborhoods that provide convenient access to local retail, dining, and central medical corridors. South Richland features master-planned subdivisions and newer construction, particularly south of Keene Road in developments like Applewood Estates, situated close to major shopping and Badger Mountain trails.

West Richland provides upscale homes with a blend of suburban and rural tranquility near the Red Mountain wine country, while North Richland offers residential streets close to research facilities and Washington State University Tri-Cities.

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Getting aroundDriving in Richland is anchored by Interstate 182 and key surface arterials including Keene Road, Steptoe Boulevard, and Van Giesen Street. Commuters traveling from South Richland experience traffic flows similar to neighboring Kennewick, whereas living north of Interstate 182 provides faster access to central employment centers. Congestion is generally light compared to large metropolitan areas, and healthcare workers benefit from plentiful on-site surface parking across local clinics and hospitals.

Driving in Richland is anchored by Interstate 182 and key surface arterials including Keene Road, Steptoe Boulevard, and Van Giesen Street. Commuters traveling from South Richland experience traffic flows similar to neighboring Kennewick, whereas living north of Interstate 182 provides faster access to central employment centers.

Congestion is generally light compared to large metropolitan areas, and healthcare workers benefit from plentiful on-site surface parking across local clinics and hospitals.

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OutdoorsOutdoor life revolves around the Columbia and Yakima rivers, anchored by Howard Amon Park and the multi-use Sacagawea Heritage Trail for walking, cycling, and paddling. Hikers and runners head to Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve, which features six scenic trails offering panoramic views across the Tri-Cities basin. Regional athletics and watersports are prominent, highlighted by community boat races and signature events like the IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities.

Outdoor life revolves around the Columbia and Yakima rivers, anchored by Howard Amon Park and the multi-use Sacagawea Heritage Trail for walking, cycling, and paddling. Hikers and runners head to Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve, which features six scenic trails offering panoramic views across the Tri-Cities basin.

Regional athletics and watersports are prominent, highlighted by community boat races and signature events like the IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities.

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Relocating nurses will find Richland to be a distinct, sunny science city nestled at the confluence of the Columbia and Yakima rivers. Shaped by its Manhattan Project legacy and anchored by institutions like Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, the community pairs intellectual curiosity with an active outdoor lifestyle. Healthcare workers can choose between convenient mid-century neighborhoods in Central Richland for quick work commutes or modern master-planned developments in South Richland near Keene Road and Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve. Off-shift hours are easily filled walking the Sacagawea Heritage Trail at Howard Amon Park, paddling the Columbia River, having brunch at Endive Eatery, or touring nearby tasting rooms in the Red Mountain AVA. While the dry summer heat can be intense and nightlife is quiet compared to coastal metropolitan hubs, Richland offers an easy, low-congestion commute along Interstate 182 and an exceptionally safe, family-friendly foundation.

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