Certified Nursing Assistant, Neuroscience Intermediate Care

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is part of the health care team in locations throughout OHSU. The CNA provides direct or general nursing care to patients from admission through discharge under the direction of a licensed nurse and within the parameters of the state licensing board. The CNA assists the patient, patients' families, nursing staff and other support staff to assure the delivery of safe, quality care in alignment with the mission and vision of Doernbecher Children's Hospital and OHSU.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Oregon CNA1 Certification at time of hire
BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.

Responsibilities

Assist with the admitting and discharge
Obtain accurate vital signs and weight
Complete all unit specific CNA documentation in the patient’s medical record related to: admissions, daily care, vital signs, weight, intake and output, discharge, etc.
Assist the patient with any and all basic hygiene, lifting, transport, dietary support, and other personal needs and medical necessities
Support patient and family centered care
Report potential compliance problems as outlined in the Code of Conduct
Model ethical and appropriate behavior, professional standards, compliance, and personal integrity

Benefits

Two raises per year – One at anniversary date and one across the board annual increase
Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
Night Shift Differential
Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
8 paid holidays per year
Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)