CNA Float Pool

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Float Pool position staffs various units throughout St. Charles Health System. These departments provide specialized, around-the-clock care to patients during hospitalization and discharge. The CNA provides patient- and family-focused care as part of the healthcare team, following organizational policies and procedures and working within the scope established by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. This position does not directly manage other caregivers. The CNA assists patients with activities of daily living, provides personal care, measures and records vital signs, supports safe mobility, responds to patient needs, and reports changes in patient condition to nursing staff. The role also includes maintaining a safe and clean care environment, documenting care in the electronic health record, transporting patients and other items, and performing additional authorized clinical tasks after training. Administrative and unit-support duties may include handling messages, assisting with electronic systems, stocking supplies, maintaining equipment, and supporting scheduling and operational processes. The position is full-time, with 36 scheduled hours per week on the first shift, 0700–1930. Scheduled days vary and include every other weekend and holidays. The pay range is $23.74–$30.39.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant certification with the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
Complete the additional SCHS CNA training course within 45 days of hire.
Ability to wear the personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.
Ability to interact professionally with a diverse population and represent St. Charles Health System.
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 skills.
Demonstrated ability and experience with 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.
Physical requirements include continual standing, walking, keyboard operation, speaking clearly and audibly, and hearing normal speech; frequent sitting and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 1–25 pounds; occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching overhead, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 25–50 pounds, grasping or squeezing, and hearing whispered speech; and rare stair climbing.

Nice To Haves

Previous CNA or other patient-care-setting experience.
Customer service and clerical experience.

Responsibilities

Review and follow directions for care of assigned patients within the CNA’s scope of duties.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and mobilization; provide personal hygiene care while protecting dignity and comfort.
Respond promptly to patient call lights and needs, or notify appropriate staff when assistance is needed.
Measure and record vital signs and promptly report abnormalities to the nursing team.
Assist with repositioning, ambulation, and transfers between beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers; support fall prevention and safe patient movement.
Alert nursing staff to changes in a patient’s behavior or condition and to needs that require intervention beyond the CNA’s scope.
Help maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests and support harm reduction across patient care.
Follow infection prevention protocols, maintain cleanliness, disinfect equipment, and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
Maintain competency in supportive patient 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.
After training and authorization, interrupt and re-establish nasogastric suction; place electrodes or leads and run electrocardiograms or telemetry; suction the nose or oral pharynx; remove and reapply established traction equipment; and apply and remove continuous passive motion machines.
Receive and transmit messages or inquiries and direct them to the appropriate destination.
Assist with data entry in EMR, staffing, charge capture, electronic bedboard, charge entry, and charge reconciliation systems.
Perform general administrative tasks such as email, filing, and ordering supplies; stock nurse servers and specialty carts or areas; and assist with equipment maintenance.
Order departmental non-medical supplies and assist with scheduling and operational processes as directed by a leader.
Schedule and cancel patient appointments.
Support departmental and operating-unit goals by participating in continuous quality improvement, daily huddles, and departmental activities.
Participate in activities that promote professional growth and development for self and others.
Promote patient independence, respect privacy and patient rights, report findings, and provide clear directions and reinforce basic healthcare teaching to patients and families.
Communicate effectively in writing and orally and maintain professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
Identify work-related problems, develop possible solutions, and implement solutions within the scope of duties as appropriate.
Help create a healing environment and provide a therapeutic presence by responding caringly to patients, introducing oneself and explaining one’s role, asking patients’ preferred names and care goals, listening actively, and communicating appropriately.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, and values, and champion Lean principles of continuous improvement.
Conduct work 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 that promotes goodwill.
Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.
For Home Health, Hospice, or Wound caregivers only: drive safely to assigned locations, enter patient residences or other designated locations in accordance with facility protocols, and follow outside agencies’ conduct guidelines.