Certified Nursing Assistant (Limited)

Adventist Health•Portland, OR

About The Position

In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast. Job Summary: Provides personal nursing care to the patient under the direction of a licensed Registered Nurse (RN). Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living including self-care needs. Performs routine assigned tasks and reports patients’ status and concerns to the RN.

Requirements

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Required
Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification: Required

Responsibilities

Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living, including assisting with nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices and restorative care.
Giving Chlorhexidine bath
Assisting with coughing and deep breathing
Turning oxygen on and off or transferring oxygen between wall, concentrator, and tank at pre-established flow rate for stable individuals
Changing a suction canister
Applying external catheters and connecting external catheters to suction
Collecting specimens; sputum, stool, and urine including clean catch urine specimens
Applying, turn on and off, sequential compression devices
Assisting a person in and out of continuous passive motion (CPM) machine
Measuring, recording, and emptying output from drainage devices and closed drainage systems
Performing fingerstick capillary blood test
Removing mask after nebulizer treatment
Caring for the deceased individual including removing non-surgically inserted tubes.
Takes vital signs including, pulse and blood pressure, helps patients with their basic needs, i.e., bathing, dressing and feeding, performs a variety clerical duties, which include but are not limited to routing patient reports as appropriate and uses organizational skills to keep department running smoothly and uses prioritization skills to meet deadlines as indicated.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.