Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Per Diem
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) assists with patient nursing care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. The role provides comfort services and assistance with activities of daily living, carries out orders and treatments as directed by the RN, and contributes to a positive work environment that promotes Hillsboro Medical Center values. Responsibilities include collecting vital signs and specimens, measuring intake and output, providing non-sterile treatments and ADL assistance, supporting patients’ comfort and emotional needs, and promptly reporting changes in patient condition or behavior to licensed nursing staff. The CNA assists with emergency efforts as directed. Expanded tasks may be performed only after appropriate training and competency validation, and as permitted by Oregon Administrative Rules and facility policy. The CNA assists with patient ambulation, lifting, and transfers using proper body mechanics and equipment. The role also helps maintain clean, organized patient environments, supports room turnover and supply restocking, assists with admissions or discharges as needed, and accurately documents care and observations in the medical record. The position supports and represents Hillsboro Medical Center’s mission, vision, and values: compassion, collaboration, excellence, and integrity. This is a per diem position. Pay is $23.61–$32.83 per hour, plus a 10% per diem differential.
Requirements
- Current Oregon CNA certification is required upon hire.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification is preferred upon hire and required within 90 days of hire; if not certified by the American Heart Association upon hire, current BLS certification through another provider is required.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology, healthcare procedures, HIPAA regulations, and confidentiality.
- Knowledge of basic office equipment and software, such as Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling software.
- Effective verbal and written communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills.
- Time management, prioritization, attention to detail, and multitasking skills.
- Customer service skills, including patience, empathy, and problem-solving.
- Ability to build strong relationships with patients, providers, staff, and management.
- Ability to care knowledgeably, skillfully, and consistently for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, work independently with moderate supervision, function effectively in stressful situations, collaborate with healthcare team members, adjust to changing priorities and work demands, request assistance or clarification when needed, and develop skills in using a computerized hospital information and ordering system.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of experience in a skilled nursing facility or hospital.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Assist with nursing care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff and carry out orders and treatments as directed by the RN.
- Collect vital signs and specimens, measure intake and output, provide non-sterile treatments, and assist with activities of daily living.
- Support patients’ comfort and emotional needs and promptly report changes in their condition or behavior to licensed nursing staff.
- Assist with emergency efforts as directed.
- Perform expanded tasks only after appropriate training and competency validation and as allowed under Oregon Administrative Rules and facility policy.
- Assist with patient ambulation, lifting, and transfers using proper body mechanics and equipment.
- Help maintain a clean and organized patient environment, including room turnover and restocking supplies.
- Assist with patient admission or discharge as needed.
- Accurately document care provided and patient observations in the medical record.
- Support and represent Hillsboro Medical Center’s mission, vision, and values.
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