CNA Ortho Neuro

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, procedures, and the Oregon State Board of Nursing’s scope of practice. CNAs staff various units that provide specialized care to patients throughout hospitalization and discharge. This position does not directly manage other caregivers. The CNA assists with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, mobility, transfers, vital signs, safety, infection prevention, and documentation. The role also supports nursing staff, communicates changes in patient condition, transports patients and other items, and may perform additional authorized clinical and administrative duties as trained and assigned. The position supports continuous improvement, professional and ethical conduct, patient rights, and a healing care environment. This is a relief position with variable scheduling. Scheduled days vary and include every other weekend and holidays. The listed shift runs from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The weekly hours are listed as zero.

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 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 ability to perform the listed job demands, including prolonged standing and walking, keyboard operation, audible speaking and hearing normal speech, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling as described.

Nice To Haves

Previous CNA or other patient-care-setting experience.
Customer service and 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, and mobilization; provide personal hygiene while maintaining dignity and comfort.
Respond to patient call lights, attend to patient needs, or notify appropriate staff to ensure timely care.
Measure and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and oxygen saturation, and promptly report abnormalities.
Assist with repositioning, ambulation, and transfers between beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers; support fall prevention and safe patient movement.
Alert nursing staff to changes in patient behavior or condition and needs that require intervention outside the CNA’s scope.
Help provide a safe environment and support efforts to reduce harm 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.
Once trained and authorized, 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 or remove a continuous passive motion machine.
Receive and transmit messages or inquiries to appropriate destinations.
Assist with data entry using EMR, staffing and charge capture systems, electronic bedboard, charge entry, and charge reconciliation.
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 continuous quality improvement, daily huddles, and departmental activities.
Participate in activities that promote the professional growth and development of self and others.
Promote patient independence, respect privacy and patient rights, and report findings; provide clear directions and reinforce basic health care 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, propose possible solutions, and implement solutions within the scope of duties as appropriate.
Help create a healing environment and provide a therapeutic presence by responding compassionately, introducing oneself and explaining one’s role, asking patients their preferred names, listening actively, and communicating appropriately.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, values, and Lean continuous-improvement principles.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; comply with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; report known or suspected violations and cooperate with organizational investigations.
Provide timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care.
Perform other 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 agencies’ conduct guidelines.