Certified Nursing Assistant (Surgical Recovery) Per Diem, Day Shift

Adventist Health • Tillamook, OR

14d • $21 - $28

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides personal nursing care to patients under the direction of a licensed registered nurse. The role includes helping patients with activities of daily living and self-care needs, carrying out routine assigned tasks, and reporting patient status and concerns to the RN. In the Surgical Recovery setting, the CNA assists with basic patient care, obtains vital signs, and performs related clerical and organizational duties.

Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.

Nice To Haves

• High school education, GED, or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living, including nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices, restraints, and restorative care.
• Take vital signs, including pulse and blood pressure.
• Help patients with basic needs such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
• Perform clerical duties, including routing patient reports as appropriate.
• Use organizational and prioritization skills to keep the unit running smoothly and meet deadlines.
• Provide assessment data to a certified nurse within the scope of practice, including vital signs and patient verbal and nonverbal responses.
• Report patient status and concerns to the RN.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED