CNA Ortho Neuro

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

7d•$23 - $29

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Trainee staffs various units throughout St. Charles Health System, whose departments provide specialized patient care around the clock during hospitalization and discharge. In collaboration with community partners, the trainee completes a course preparing them for the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) CNA certification exam. After completing the coursework, the trainee assumes the role of Graduate Nursing Assistant until obtaining OSBN certification. The Graduate Nursing Assistant role may be performed for up to 120 days after completion of the CNA Trainee program. As a Graduate Nursing Assistant, the employee provides patient- and family-focused care as part of the health care team, under Registered Nurse direction and supervision, and within demonstrated competency and organizational policy. The position does not directly manage other caregivers. The role supports St. Charles Health System’s mission, vision, and values, along with its focus on safe, compassionate care, continuous improvement, professionalism, confidentiality, and customer service.

Requirements

Complete an accredited CNA course within 60 days, as required for certification.
Register for the CNA certification exam with OSBN within 14 days of completing the St. Charles Health System CNA course.
Become certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant with the Oregon State Board of Nursing within 120 days of course completion.
Hold AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
Wear the personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a patient care setting.

Responsibilities

Participate in classroom lectures and labs, clinical skills work, 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.
Successfully pass required coursework exams.
Recognize, report, and record observations and care provided.
Perform assigned duties as an unlicensed assistive care provider under Registered Nurse direction and supervision, within demonstrated competency and SCHS policy.
Answer call lights.
Monitor patients one-to-one for safety, including prevention of falls, medical-device disruption, self-harm, flight-risk situations, and other potential harm.
Alert nursing staff to changes in a patient’s behavior or condition, or when assistance or nursing intervention is needed.
Use crisis de-escalation techniques when appropriate, assist with crisis intervention for potentially dangerous patients, and use AVADE training when approaching patients.
Provide patient hygiene care as needed and according to standards.
Stock the unit, transport patients, and help keep the unit clean and uncluttered.
Clean equipment, help identify maintenance needs when appropriate, and ensure rental equipment is returned to its owner agency.
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 patients their preferred names and 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, and values and advance Lean continuous-improvement principles.
Maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Conduct activities professionally and confidentially, comply with applicable laws and policies, report known or suspected violations, and cooperate with organizational investigations and proceedings.
Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care that promotes goodwill.
Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.