The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct patient care within their scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OBSN) under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The CNA assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), ensures comfort and safety, and supports nursing staff in delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Responsibilities include monitoring and reporting patient observations, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and responding promptly to patient needs. The CNA works collaboratively with the healthcare team to promote patient well-being, uphold infection control standards, and maintain compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
- Current Oregon Certified Nursing Assistant license without restriction
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (CPR) required
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
- Assist with patient mobility, including safe transfers, repositioning, ambulation, and use of mobility aids, following proper body mechanics and fall prevention protocols.
- Measure and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and weight, accurately documenting findings in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Observe and report changes in patient condition, behavior, or comfort level promptly to the primary or supervising RN, ensuring timely intervention.
- Support patient nutrition by preparing and delivering meal trays, assisting with feeding as needed, and recording intake/output per hospital policy.
- Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge processes, ensuring patient comfort and accurate documentation during transitions of care.
- Assist nursing staff with procedures as delegated, including specimen collection, catheter care, wound care support, and equipment setup.
- Document patient care activities and observations accurately and timely in EMR or paper records, adhering to regulatory and accreditation requirements and hospital
policy.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment by following infection control practices, changing linens, sanitizing equipment, and adhering to hospital safety standards.
- Participate in interdisciplinary communication, including shift handoffs, rounding, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- Provide emotional support and patient education by responding to patient needs, promoting comfort, dignity, and cultural sensitivity, and involving families as appropriate.
- Maintain professional competence through ongoing education, compliance training, and adherence to regulatory and hospital standards.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to measure and record vital signs, assist with specimens, and support basic nursing procedures as well as accurately observe, recognize, and report changes in
patient condition to nursing staff.
- Ability to ensures accurate documentation using the electronic medical record (EMR), follow care plans, and adhere to infection control and safety protocols.
- Ability to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and lift, transfer, and reposition patients safely, and handle physically demanding tasks throughout the shift.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple patient needs, and complete duties efficiently as well as respond appropriately to changing patient conditions, emergencies, or workflow challenges.
- Ability to work effectively with nurses, CNAs, and other healthcare team members to provide coordinated care.
- Skilled in making sound decisions and practicing critical thinking, especially when responding to urgent and emergent situations.
- Skilled in therapeutic communication with patients and families.
Knowledge of health equity and ability to provide age-specific, culturally competent care that considers the patient’s physical, psychosocial, and socioeconomic needs.
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Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 35 pounds independently; ability to safely assist with patient transfers and repositioning using proper body mechanics and approved lift-assist equipment for tasks exceeding 35 pounds.
- Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
- Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
- Requires frequent use of computer
- Must demonstrate manual dexterity
- Occasional exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue, communicable diseases, chemicals, including but not limited to sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items.
Employee eligible for Hepatitis B Vaccination if desired.
- Must be able to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Compensation: $21.44-$29.56 DOE
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA and Health Savings Account (HSA) Options
- 401K Plan with Roth Options
- 401K 3% employer match and a 2% base non-elective employer contribution
- Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance and long-term disability, subject to applicable waiting periods
- Option to elect Supplemental employee, spouse, and child life insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts: available for meals in the cafeteria and over-the-counter pharmacy items
- Exercise/Fitness Facility: access to the Rehab Therapy Fitness Center for the employee and dependents
Expectations for All Employees
Support the organization’s mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Grande Ronde Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Grande Ronde Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Personnel Policy Manual and the Code of Conduct and support the Grande Ronde Hospital Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.
Mission: Grande Ronde Hospital and Clinics will ensure access to high quality, cost-effective health care in a safe and customer-friendly environment for all those in need of our services.
Vision: Quality health care is our mission. Patients are our passion.
Values: Creativity, Compassion, Collaboration, Credibility
Required
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High School or GED or better
Required
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Basic Life Support
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Nursing Assistant
Equal Opportunity Employer
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