Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Trainee completes a six-week, full-time paid training program in collaboration with community partners to prepare for the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) CNA certification exam. Training includes classroom lecture and lab, clinical skills, exams, and online content. Trainees must attend designated classroom and clinical hours and successfully pass required coursework exams. Upon completing the coursework, trainees assume the role of Graduate Nursing Assistant while pursuing certification. Graduate Nursing Assistant duties may be performed for up to 120 days after completion of the trainee program. Upon successful certification, the trainee transitions into a full-time CNA role on St. Charles Health System acute care floors, with a two-year commitment to St. Charles; the first 12 months are as a full-time CNA. As a Graduate Nursing Assistant, the employee provides patient- and family-focused care as part of the healthcare team, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse and within demonstrated competencies, organizational policies, and the scope of the role. The position staffs various units that provide specialized care to patients throughout hospitalization and discharge and does not directly manage other caregivers. Selected candidates must attend an informational session at the Bend campus. The position has variable hours and a variable shift; the listed schedule is 40 weekly hours, Monday through Friday, with variable start and end times generally between 0800 and 1630.

Requirements

Complete an accredited CNA course within 60 days, as required by certification.
Register for the CNA certification exam with the Oregon State Board of Nursing within 14 days of completing the St. Charles Health System CNA course.
Obtain Oregon State Board of Nursing CNA certification within 120 days of completing the course.
Hold AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
Attend all designated classroom and clinical hours and pass required coursework exams.
Be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.
Meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing and walking, keyboard operation, speaking audibly, hearing normal speech, and lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling weights as described in the posting.
Attend the required informational session at the Bend campus if selected.
Commit to two years with St. Charles Health System, including the first 12 months as a full-time CNA.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a patient-care setting.

Responsibilities

Participate in classroom lecture and lab, clinical skills, exams, and online coursework to prepare for the OSBN CNA certification exam.
Attend all classroom and clinical hours designated by the OSBN and St. Charles Health System and successfully pass required coursework exams.
Recognize, report, and record observations and care provided as a Graduate Nursing Assistant.
Provide care as an unlicensed assistive care provider under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, performing duties assigned by the RN and authorized by policy after competency is demonstrated.
Answer call lights and monitor patients one-to-one for safety, including to prevent falls, disruption of medical devices, self-harm, flight-risk situations, and other potential harm.
Alert nursing staff to changes in a patient’s behavior or condition, requests for assistance, or need for nursing intervention.
Use crisis de-escalation techniques and assist with crisis intervention for potentially dangerous patients, using AVADE training on approach.
Provide patient-care hygiene as needed and according to standards.
Stock the unit, transport patients, and help keep the unit clean and free of clutter.
Clean equipment, identify maintenance needs when appropriate, and ensure rental equipment is returned to its owner.
Help create a healing environment and intentional relationships that support patients and caregivers and enhance the care experience.
Provide a therapeutic presence by responding compassionately to patient needs, introducing oneself and explaining one’s role, asking the patient’s preferred name, discussing care goals, listening actively, and communicating appropriately.
Document patient care proficiently in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, values, and Lean continuous-improvement principles; help maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Conduct activities professionally and confidentially; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, report known or suspected violations, and cooperate with organizational investigations and proceedings.
Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care, and perform other duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.