CNA Short Stay Unit

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

2d•$24 - $30

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides patient- and family-focused care as part of the health care team, following St. Charles Health System policies and procedures and working within the parameters established by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. CNAs staff various units that provide specialized care to patients throughout hospitalization and discharge. This position does not directly manage other caregivers. The role includes assisting patients with daily living and mobility, monitoring and documenting vital signs and care in the electronic health record, responding to patient needs, supporting safety and infection prevention, and alerting nursing staff to changes in a patient’s condition or needs outside the CNA’s scope. After training, the CNA may perform additional authorized clinical tasks. The role also includes related communication, administrative, supply, equipment, and scheduling duties as needed, along with participation in quality improvement and professional development. This is a part-time, regular position scheduled for 20 hours per week on second shift, with hours of 1900–2300. Scheduled days may include weekends and holidays. The position requires the ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and to work in a fast-paced environment while interacting professionally with a diverse population.

Requirements

Oregon State Board of Nursing Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
Complete the additional SCHS CNA training course within 45 days of hire.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment required for safe job performance.
Ability to interact with a diverse population and represent St. Charles Health System professionally.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and work independently.
Ability to sit for long periods while remaining alert and monitoring patients.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Attention to detail and excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
Demonstrated ability and experience using computer applications, electronic medical record systems, and MS Office.
For Home Health, Hospice, or Wound caregivers only: valid Oregon driver’s license and ability to meet SCHS driving requirements.

Nice To Haves

CNA or other previous experience in a patient care setting.
Customer service experience.
Clerical experience.

Responsibilities

Follow directions for assigned patient care within the CNA’s scope of duties.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobilization, and personal hygiene, while supporting dignity and comfort.
Respond promptly to patient call lights and meet patient needs or notify appropriate staff.
Measure and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and oxygen saturation, and report abnormalities to the nursing team.
Assist with repositioning, ambulation, and transfers; support fall prevention and patient safety during movement.
Alert nursing staff to changes in patient behavior or condition and needs requiring intervention outside the CNA’s scope of practice.
Support a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests and help reduce harm across patient care.
Follow infection prevention protocols, maintain cleanliness, disinfect equipment, and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
Maintain competency in supportive care, operate equipment safely, and carry out nursing orders within the CNA’s scope of practice.
Document care accurately and thoroughly in the electronic health record in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
Transport patients, blood, specimens, and other items as needed.
Once trained, perform authorized duties such as interrupting and re-establishing nasogastric suction; placing electrodes or leads and running an EKG or telemetry; suctioning the nose or oral pharynx; removing and re-applying established traction equipment; and applying and removing a continuous passive motion machine.
Receive and transmit messages or inquiries and direct them to the appropriate destination.
Assist with data entry using EMR, staffing, charge capture, electronic bedboard, charge entry, and charge reconciliation systems.
Perform general administrative duties as needed, including email, filing, and ordering supplies.
Stock nurse servers, specialty carts, and other areas; assist with equipment maintenance and order departmental non-medical supplies.
Assist with scheduling and operational processes as directed; schedule or cancel patient appointments.
Support departmental and operating unit goals through quality improvement, daily huddles, and departmental activities.
Participate in activities promoting professional growth and development of self and others.
Promote patient independence, respect privacy and patient rights, and report findings.
Give clear directions and reinforce basic health care teaching for patients and families.
Communicate effectively and maintain professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
Identify work-related problems and implement solutions within the scope of duties, as appropriate.
Help create a healing environment and provide a therapeutic, caring presence that responds purposefully to patient needs.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, and values and Lean principles of continuous improvement.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; comply with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; report suspected violations and cooperate with organizational investigations.
Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care.
Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.
For Home Health, Hospice, or Wound caregivers only: drive safely to assigned locations, enter designated patient residences or other locations in accordance with facility protocols, and follow outside agency conduct guidelines.