CNA PACU

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

1d•$24 - $30

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) staffs various units throughout St. Charles Health System, whose departments provide 24/7 specialized patient care during hospitalization and discharge. The CNA provides patient- and family-focused care as part of the health care team, consistent with the health system’s mission, policies, procedures, and the parameters established by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. This position does not directly manage other caregivers. The CNA assists patients with daily activities and personal care, responds to call lights, measures and records vital signs, helps patients reposition, ambulate, and transfer, and reports changes in 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, stocking, equipment-maintenance, scheduling, and other unit-support duties may also be assigned. This is a regular, full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week on second shift, with shift hours of 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Scheduled days may include weekends and holidays. The role requires the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, multitask and work independently, and interact professionally with a diverse population. The CNA must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet the listed physical demands.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant certification with the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
Complete the 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 with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and work independently.
Strong teamwork and collaborative skills.
Attention to detail and excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
Demonstrated ability and experience using computer applications, electronic medical record systems, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to sit for long periods while remaining alert and monitoring patients.
For Home Health, Hospice, or Wound caregivers only: valid Oregon driver’s license and ability to meet St. Charles Health System driving requirements.
Meet the stated physical requirements, including frequent standing and walking, keyboard operation, speaking and hearing requirements, and specified lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling demands.

Nice To Haves

CNA or other previous experience in a patient care setting.
Customer service experience.
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, mobilization, and personal hygiene, while supporting dignity and comfort.
Respond promptly to patient call lights and address patient needs or notify appropriate staff.
Measure and document vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and oxygen saturation, and report abnormalities to the nursing team.
Assist patients with repositioning, ambulation, and transfers; support fall prevention and safe patient movement.
Alert nursing staff to changes in a patient’s behavior or condition and to needs requiring intervention outside the CNA’s scope of practice.
Help maintain a safe environment and support harm-reduction efforts across patient care.
Follow infection-prevention protocols, keep areas and equipment clean, and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
Maintain competency in supportive patient care, operate equipment safely, and carry out nursing orders within the CNA 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, perform authorized duties such as interrupting and re-establishing nasogastric suction; placing electrodes or leads and running an EKG or telemetry; suctioning the nose or oral pharynx; removing and re-applying established traction equipment; and applying and removing a continuous passive motion machine.
Receive and transmit messages or inquiries and direct them to the appropriate destination.
Assist with data entry in electronic medical records, staffing and charge-capture systems, electronic bedboards, charge entry, and charge reconciliation.
Perform general administrative duties as required, including email, filing, and ordering supplies.
Stock nurse servers, specialty carts, and other areas; assist with equipment maintenance and ordering departmental non-medical supplies.
Assist with scheduling and operational processes and schedule or cancel patient appointments.
Support departmental and operating-unit goals through quality improvement, daily huddles, and departmental activities.
Participate in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others.
Promote patient independence, respect privacy and patient rights, and report findings.
Give clear directions and reinforce teaching for patients and families about basic health care needs.
Communicate effectively in writing and orally and maintain professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
Identify work-related problems and implement appropriate solutions within the scope of duties.
Contribute to a healing environment and provide a caring, therapeutic presence responsive to patients’ needs.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, values, and Lean continuous-improvement principles.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; report suspected violations and cooperate with organizational investigations.
Deliver 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 care settings in accordance with facility protocols, and follow outside-agency conduct guidelines.