Certified Nurse Aide CNA - Med Surg

Lifepoint Health • Mcminnville, OR

9h • Onsite

About The Position

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who excels in this role performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output. It requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. The CNA will assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation. They will report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff. The role also involves assisting with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean, and orderly. Participation in performance improvement and continuing education is expected, as is providing quality patient care and working flexible shifts or units as needed. Maintaining regular and reliable attendance and performing other duties as assigned are also part of the role. Patient populations served include Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, and Older Adult. Protected Health Information accessed includes Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, and Complete Medical Record. Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees. Physical requirements include frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements. There is regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Oregon CNA License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care; works flexible shifts or units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• 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.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED