CNA or Graduate Nursing Assistant Ortho Neuro

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

3d•$23 - $30

About The Position

St. Charles Health System is hiring for a full-time, day-shift CNA or Graduate Nursing Assistant role in its Ortho Neuro area. The position staffs various units that provide specialized patient care throughout hospitalization and discharge. The CNA provides patient- and family-focused care as part of the health care team, following organizational policies and procedures and working within the scope of practice established by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. The role does not directly manage other caregivers. The Graduate Nursing Assistant role is for someone who has completed a required CNA course in preparation for the Oregon State Board of Nursing certification exam. Graduate Nursing Assistants work as unlicensed assistive care providers under Registered Nurse direction and supervision and may serve in this role for up to 120 days while obtaining CNA certification. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with variable workdays that include every other weekend and holidays. The listed CNA pay range is $23.74–$30.39; the Graduate Nursing Assistant rate is $22.61.

Requirements

CNA: Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant with the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
Graduate Nursing Assistant: Successful completion of an accredited CNA course.
Graduate Nursing Assistant: Register for the CNA certification exam with the Oregon State Board of Nursing within 14 days of completing the CNA course and obtain CNA certification within 120 days of course completion.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
CNA: Complete an additional St. Charles Health System 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, work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and work independently.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, attention to detail, and excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
Demonstrated ability and experience with computer applications, electronic medical record systems, and MS Office.
Meet the listed physical requirements, including frequent standing and walking and the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull as specified.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide assigned patient care within the role’s scope and follow care directions.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, hygiene, mobility, repositioning, transfers, and toileting while respecting their dignity, comfort, privacy, and independence.
Respond to call lights and patient needs, and alert nursing staff to changes in a patient’s condition or needs outside the role’s scope.
Measure and document vital signs and report abnormalities to the nursing team.
Support fall prevention, patient safety, and a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Follow infection-prevention protocols, maintain cleanliness, disinfect equipment, and use required personal protective equipment.
Operate equipment safely, maintain competency, and perform assigned duties for which competency has been demonstrated.
Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record and comply with hospital and regulatory standards.
Transport patients, blood, specimens, and other items as needed; stock units and patient-care areas and help keep them clean and uncluttered.
Once trained and authorized, perform specified additional duties such as managing nasogastric suction, placing EKG or telemetry leads, suctioning the nose or oral pharynx, managing established traction equipment, and applying or removing a continuous passive motion machine.
For Graduate Nursing Assistants, monitor patients one-to-one for safety when assigned and use crisis de-escalation techniques or AVADE training as appropriate.
Perform related administrative and operational tasks as needed, including messages, data entry, supply ordering, scheduling, equipment maintenance, and appointment scheduling or cancellation.
Participate in quality improvement, daily huddles, departmental activities, and professional development.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, medical staff, and guests, and provide clear directions and basic care teaching.
Support the organization’s mission, values, Lean continuous-improvement principles, confidentiality requirements, and standards of ethical conduct.