CNA | Post Surgical Unit - PRN

Bay Area Hospital•Fort Bridger, WY

10d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides high-quality, compassionate, and efficient patient care under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing staff, with guidance and oversight from a Registered Nurse. In alignment with Oregon’s updated 2025 CNA certification standards, the role includes clinical, clerical, and support functions that promote patient health, safety, and dignity. The CNA assists with activities of daily living, collects objective data, supports therapeutic interventions, maintains accurate documentation, coordinates unit activities, and helps ensure a safe, clean, and organized environment. The CNA works in the Post Surgical Unit. This is a PRN position with part-time status and hours assigned as needed. The position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, and stretching; lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. The role involves regular exposure to body fluids and use of standard precautions, as well as use of personal computers and electronic health record systems. Compensation is listed as $19.84–$29.46 per hour, with the upper rate representing an individual with significant experience in the job. Employees are expected to support Bay Area Hospital’s mission, vision, and values, comply with applicable laws and regulations, follow the hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program, and communicate effectively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current, valid Oregon CNA certification under the 2025 unified certification requirements.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Strong customer service, interpersonal, observational, and communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively.
Ability to collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Understanding of cultural sensitivity and developmental stages of care.
Proficiency in basic computer use and electronic documentation.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail.
Reliability, professionalism, and punctuality.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English through reading, writing, and speaking.
Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch; may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity and effective hand-eye coordination.
Regular exposure to body fluids and use of standard precautions.
Ability to use personal computers and electronic health record systems.

Nice To Haves

Previous CNA experience in a hospital or acute care setting.
Familiarity with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, including bathing, grooming, feeding, ambulating, toileting, and repositioning.
Assist with safe patient transfers and mobility using assistive devices and safe-handling equipment.
Monitor and document patient vital signs, pain levels, height, weight, intake and output, and other required data; report abnormalities.
Document care accurately and promptly in the patient’s medical record.
Obtain patient specimens and perform point-of-care testing, such as blood glucose, urine screening, and occult blood testing, within training and as directed by an RN or MD.
Assist with clinical interventions such as incentive spirometry, warm or cold therapies, bladder scans, and deep-breathing exercises as directed by the RN.
Apply and remove restraints and sequential compression devices as directed by nursing staff.
Respond to patient call lights and escalate needs outside the CNA scope to a licensed nurse.
Observe and report changes in patient condition, behavior, and needs to the RN.
Provide one-to-one patient observation for safety and fall prevention as needed.
Reinforce patient education and orientation as directed by the RN.
Answer and transfer calls, relay messages, and assist visitors to support unit communication.
Use Epic and other hospital systems to enter, retrieve, and verify patient information, run reports, and enter charges.
Process discharge paperwork, transport charts, and scanned or faxed materials.
Coordinate nurse call system assignments, manage staff phone assignments, and monitor call response status.
Maintain unit inventory, order supplies, and keep storage areas and workspaces organized.
Assist physicians with EMR tasks and access as requested.
Perform quality assurance checks on documentation and unit functions as directed by leadership.
Retrieve and transport blood products, specimens, and documents as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned within the CNA scope of practice.
Follow hospital behavioral standards, applicable laws and regulations, and the Code of Conduct and Compliance Program.