Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Medical Unit

PeaceHealth•Cottage Grove, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant for its Medical Unit in Cottage Grove, Oregon. This per diem/relief role is on the night shift (1900–0730) and provides hands-on patient care in a community hospital. The CNA works alongside registered nurses, providers, and other healthcare professionals to support patient comfort, safety, recovery, and wellbeing while caring for adults with varied medical conditions and needs. The position includes direct patient contact, assistance with daily living and mobility, monitoring and documenting patient information, and supporting nurses with care activities within the CNA’s scope of practice. The caregiver also helps maintain patient rooms and clinical supplies and supports unit operations through communication, coordination, and clerical tasks. Because the department provides care around the clock, caregivers must be comfortable working nights, weekends, holidays, and other shifts as patient care needs require. PeaceHealth describes its culture as mission-driven, supportive, inclusive, and collaborative, with a focus on caregiver wellbeing, professional growth, and meaningful service to patients, families, and communities. The role offers opportunities to build clinical experience within a respected healthcare system.

Requirements

Current Oregon Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, upon hire.
Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work effectively in a patient care environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Comfort working nights, weekends, holidays, and other shifts as patient care needs require.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of CNA experience; candidates with at least one year will be prioritized.
Previous experience in an acute care hospital setting; hospital experience is strongly preferred.
Experience caring for adult medical-surgical patients.
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience, particularly when combined with strong patient care skills and experience supporting diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with personal care, mobility, comfort, and daily living needs.
Take and document vital signs and other patient information.
Observe and report changes in patient condition to the nursing team.
Assist with safe patient transfers, ambulation, and positioning.
Support patients with eating, hydration, toileting, grooming, and comfort measures.
Assist nurses with treatments and patient care activities within the CNA scope of practice.
Maintain stocked patient rooms and clinical supply areas.
Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record.
Support unit operations through communication, coordination, and clerical tasks as needed.
Adapt to changing patient care priorities throughout the shift.