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Seattle Children's Certified Nursing Assistant Explore Pediatrics Program (2026 Cohort) in Seattle, Washington

Provides care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Applies the knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate interactions with staff, patients, and families of all ages.

Seattle Children's Hospital is excited to announce an interview day/hiring event specifically for EXPLORE Pediatrics - Student Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Experience.  The Interview Day will take place on April 8, 2026 between 10:00 AM -1:00 PM

In order to be considered for this role, you need to be available to interview on the date listed above, and if you are offered a CNA position you would need to be available to begin employment by October 26, 2026, and work through April 26, 2026. If you are not available to interview on the required Interview Day or begin working at the timeframe listed above, then we encourage you to apply at a later time.

Overview:

The Explore Pediatrics program is open to undergraduate students who are pursuing nursing as a career. Students from all backgrounds who are interested in gaining exposure to pediatric nursing careers are encouraged to apply. This program supports Seattle Children’s organizational commitment to building a future workforce that reflects the patients and families we serve.

Students accepted into the role will receive funding to complete CNA training and certification over the summer and a 6-month offer of employment (contingent on successful program and state exam completion) to work as a CNA in one of our inpatient acute care units in the fall. The possibility of extending employment may be discussed with unit managers on a case-by-case basis.

We have partnered with Highline College to enroll students into their in-person Summer Session 1 CNA training program , which will run from June 22, 2026 – July 24, 2026 . Seattle Children’s will cover the cost of tuition, books, and supplies, only. Students will be expected to travel to Highline’s main campus and Judson Park locations in South Seattle. Students will need to complete all required application steps to enroll ; please visit Highline’s program website here to review training information. Highline's program applications must be submitted by Monday, May 25, 2026, to qualify for this employment opportunity.

Students are expected to complete their 6-month employment at Seattle Children’s as a condition of receiving funding support for CNA training and certification under this program. Subsequent withdrawal or declination of employment may require repayment for costs paid by Seattle Children’s.

Students will be placed into one of Seattle Children’s inpatient acute care units:

  • Medical

  • Acute Care Float Pool

  • Surgical

  • Pediatric Intensive Care

  • Outpatient Cancer and Blood Disorders Center & Immunology

Mandatory CNA Orientation and Shift Schedules:

Students will receive 20 hours of combined virtual and in-person mandatory onboarding between October 26-28, 2026. This will be followed by 72 hours * of 8 or 12-hour shifts at the hospital* with preceptors – these shifts will likely occur between October 29, 2026, and November 15, 2026. Specific orientation schedules will be determined in collaboration with the hiring unit leaders.

Orientation will be offered at an accelerated schedule * of 0.6-0.9 FTE (24-36 hours per week)* on day shift and night shift to help students obtain necessary skills and experience in a 2-3 week period. Students are expected to attend and be available for this required orientation schedule.

Upon completion of required onboarding and orientation, students will transition to 0.3 FTE or 0.4 FTE which equates to 12-16 hours per week, or 24-32 hours per two-week pay period, with pay periods running from Monday through Sunday.

Students can meet their FTE by working 8hr or 12hr shifts. Start times are 0700 for day shift, 1500 for evening shift, or 1900 for night shift. Students may cluster shifts together or space them out, depending on class schedule. We will do our best to accommodate student academic schedules. FTE, shift duration, and scheduling decisions are ultimately determined by the hiring unit leaders.

To Apply:

Applications will open on March 4, 2026, and close on March 27, 2026 . Only applications submitted during this period will be reviewed.

To be considered, you should apply online to this job, answer the assessment questions, and be sure to include the following information:

• Updated resume with your entire work history, education and any certifications you may have.

• A short personal statement (250-350 words) describing your interest in pursuing a nursing career – email this document to WorkforcePlanning@seattlechildrens.org – please title your email “EXPLORE PEDIATRICS – PERSONAL STATEMENT.”

• Completed Seattle Children's Employer Application.

After completing the online application, please email an official or unofficial academic transcript to WorkforcePlanning@seattlechildrens.org with “APPLICATION TRANSCRIPT - EXPLORE PEDIATRICS” in the subject-line. Applications submitted without a transcript will be considered incomplete.

All other program and application questions should be sent in a separate email to WorkforcePlanning@seattlechildrens.org with “Program Inquiry - EXPLORE PEDIATRICS” in the subject-line.

Our Hiring Process:

After careful review of all applications, a smaller group of candidates will be selected to move forward in the 30-minute interview phase of the hiring process. If you are selected to move forward, you will be contacted by email with an invitation to interview. You will have 48 hours to respond back and confirm your interview. If we haven't heard back from you within the 48 hours, we will move forward with other candidates.

If you are not selected for this group of interviews, we would welcome your application again for any of our future CNA interviewing events. The CNA role at Seattle Children's provides care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician by applying their knowledge and skill to provide appropriate interactions with staff, patients, and families of all ages.

After interviews are complete, hiring managers will make same day or next day offers to candidates. Candidates who accept offers to this program will receive an electronic copy of the Highline CNA Training Summer 1 application to complete and submit no later than Monday, May 25, 2026. In addition to the application itself, all accepted candidates are required to submit the following:

  • Current mailing address so Highline can ship NAC supplies without delay.

  • Current TB Test Result (within past 12 months): TB test result must remain valid throughout the entire clinical period.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent experience.

Required Credentials

Current certification as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Washington.

Current BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Preferred

Two or more years of experience in a pediatric health care setting.

Compensation Range

$21.64 - $32.45 per hour

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors .

Benefits Information

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits .

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.

Our Commitment

Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.

Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.

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