CNA Short Stay Unit

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

13h

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides patient- and family-focused care as part of the health care team, following St. Charles Health System’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures and working within the parameters established by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. 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 patients with daily living and mobility, monitors and documents vital signs and care in the electronic health record, supports patient safety and infection prevention, and alerts nursing staff to changes or needs that fall outside the CNA’s scope. After training, the CNA may perform additional authorized tasks, including certain suction, electrocardiogram or telemetry, traction, and continuous passive motion duties. The role may also involve patient transport, administrative and supply tasks, supporting unit operations and quality improvement, and communicating with patients, families, caregivers, and guests. The position requires professionalism, confidentiality, teamwork, and a therapeutic, respectful approach to patient care.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant certification with the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
Complete the additional SCHS CNA training course within 45 days of hire.
Be able 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 and multitasking skills.
Demonstrated ability and experience using computer applications, electronic medical record systems, and MS Office.

Nice To Haves

CNA or other previous experience in a patient-care setting.
Customer service and 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, and mobilization, while maintaining dignity and comfort.
Respond to call lights and attend to patients’ needs or notify appropriate staff for assistance.
Measure and record vital signs and promptly report abnormalities to the nursing team.
Assist with repositioning, ambulation, and transfers; support fall prevention and patient safety.
Alert nursing staff to changes in a patient’s behavior or condition, or needs requiring intervention beyond the CNA’s scope.
Help maintain a safe environment and support efforts to reduce harm throughout patient care.
Follow infection-prevention protocols, maintain cleanliness, disinfect equipment, and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
Operate equipment safely, maintain competency in supportive care, 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.
After training, perform authorized tasks 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 reapplying established traction equipment; and applying or removing a continuous passive motion machine.
Receive and transmit messages or inquiries and assist with data entry in electronic medical records, staffing and charge-capture systems, electronic bedboards, and charge-reconciliation systems.
Perform general administrative tasks, stock nurse servers and specialty carts or areas, assist with equipment maintenance, order departmental non-medical supplies, and support scheduling and operational processes as directed.
Schedule or cancel patient appointments as needed.
Participate in continuous quality improvement, daily huddles, departmental activities, and professional development.
Promote patient independence, respect privacy and patient rights, report findings, and reinforce basic health-care teaching for patients and families.
Communicate effectively and maintain professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
Identify work-related problems and implement appropriate solutions within the scope of duties.
Support a healing environment and provide a therapeutic presence by responding compassionately, introducing oneself, explaining one’s role, asking patients their preferred names, listening actively, and communicating appropriately.
Support organizational vision, mission, values, Lean principles, and continuous improvement.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; report known or suspected violations and cooperate with investigations.
Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care; perform other duties of similar complexity as assigned.
For Home Health, Hospice, or Wound caregivers only: drive safely to assigned locations, enter patient residences and other designated locations according to facility protocols, and follow outside agencies’ conduct guidelines.