Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)-Surgical

PeaceHealth•Springfield, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center in Springfield, Oregon is hiring a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant for its surgical unit. This role provides hands-on care to post-surgical patients, supporting their safety, comfort, dignity, and recovery as part of a coordinated care team. The position is 0.90 FTE on the day shift, 0700–1930, and is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. The hourly pay range is $22.35–$33.16; the hiring rate depends on factors including education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining agreement terms, and seniority. Success is reflected in patients feeling safe and respected, attentive care and early mobility supporting recovery, nurses receiving useful observations, families feeling confident, and the unit operating reliably. The role may offer opportunities to float within the hospital and develop skills across units once trained. PeaceHealth describes a team environment that values respect, collaboration, and cultural humility, and aims to support caregiver well-being and work-life balance.

Requirements

Current Oregon CNA certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Strong sense of responsibility and reliability, including following through and showing up for patients and the team.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while staying organized and attentive.
Clear, respectful communication with patients and teammates.

Nice To Haves

Previous acute-care experience, especially in a surgical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on care to post-surgical patients, helping them move, rest, eat, and recover safely.
Take vital signs, track intake and output, notice changes in patients, and communicate observations clearly to the RN.
Assist patients with bathing, toileting, dressing, and other personal care while preserving dignity.
Assist with walking, repositioning, and mobility to help prevent complications and support recovery.
Keep rooms clean, stocked, and ready for care.
Document care clearly and accurately in the system.
Answer call lights and phones and assist with unit coordination.
Arrive on time and follow through on assigned responsibilities to support patient safety and team reliability.