CNA Wound Ostomy

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides patient- and family-focused care as part of the health care team, consistent with St. Charles Health System’s mission, philosophy, policies and procedures, and within the scope established by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. CNAs staff various units providing specialized patient care during hospitalization and discharge. This role does not directly manage other caregivers. The position is relief, with variable scheduled days and shift timing; the listed shift time is 0800–1630. The pay range is $23.74–$30.39 plus a 15% relief differential in lieu of benefits. The CNA assists with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, mobility, transfers, fall prevention, vital-sign measurement, patient safety, infection prevention, equipment operation, and accurate electronic health record documentation. The role also includes transporting patients and other items, communicating changes in patient condition to nursing staff, and performing additional authorized clinical and administrative duties as trained or assigned. Home Health, Hospice, and Wound caregivers have additional driving and off-site care responsibilities. The position requires Oregon State Board of Nursing CNA certification and AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. A SCHS CNA training course must be completed within 45 days of hire. Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, interact professionally with a diverse population, multitask, work independently, and use electronic medical record systems and MS Office. Physical requirements include frequent standing and walking, keyboard operation, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling loads as described in the posting; PPE must be worn as required.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant certification with the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
Complete the SCHS CNA training course within 45 days of hire.
For Home Health, Hospice, and Wound caregivers only: valid Oregon driver’s license and ability to meet SCHS driving requirements.
Ability to wear the PPE required to perform the job safely.
Ability to interact professionally 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.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability and experience with computer applications, electronic medical record systems, and MS Office.
Ability to sit for long periods while remaining alert and monitoring patients.
Meet the physical requirements described in the posting, including standing and walking, keyboard operation, speaking and hearing, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling specified loads.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Follow directions for assigned patient care within the CNA scope of duties.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and mobilization.
Provide personal hygiene care while maintaining patient dignity and comfort.
Respond to patient call lights and address needs or notify appropriate staff for assistance.
Measure and record vital signs and promptly report abnormalities to the nursing team.
Assist patients with repositioning, ambulation, and transfers between beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers; support fall-prevention strategies.
Alert nursing staff to changes in patient behavior or condition and needs requiring intervention outside the CNA scope of practice.
Contribute to a safe environment and help reduce harm across the continuum of patient care.
Follow infection-prevention protocols, maintain cleanliness, disinfect equipment, and use PPE appropriately.
Maintain competency in supportive patient care, operate equipment safely, and carry out nursing orders within the CNA 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.
When trained, interrupt and re-establish nasogastric suction; place electrodes or leads and run EKGs or telemetry; suction the nose or oral pharynx; remove and reapply established traction equipment; and apply and remove a continuous passive motion machine.
Receive and transmit messages or inquiries and assist with data entry in EMR, staffing, charge-capture, electronic bedboard, charge-entry, and charge-reconciliation systems.
Perform administrative duties such as email, filing, ordering supplies, stocking nurse servers and specialty carts, and assisting with equipment maintenance and scheduling processes.
Schedule or cancel patient appointments as needed.
Participate in continuous quality improvement, daily huddles, departmental activities, and professional development.
Promote patient independence, respect privacy and patient rights, report findings, 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 appropriate solutions within the scope of duties.
Help create a healing environment and provide a therapeutic presence by responding compassionately to patient needs and communicating attentively.
Support organizational vision, mission, values, and Lean continuous-improvement principles; maintain professionalism and confidentiality; comply with applicable laws and policies; and report suspected violations.
Provide timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care, and perform other duties of similar complexity as assigned.
For Home Health, Hospice, and Wound caregivers: drive safely to assigned locations; enter homes and other care settings in accordance with facility protocols; and follow outside agencies’ conduct guidelines.