MCU | CNA - FT Days

Bay Area Hospital•Fort Bridger, WY

1d•$20 - $29

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides high-quality, compassionate, and efficient patient care under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing staff, particularly a Registered Nurse. In alignment with Oregon’s updated 2025 CNA certification standards, the CNA performs clinical, clerical, and support functions that promote patient health, safety, and dignity. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, collecting objective data, supporting therapeutic interventions, maintaining accurate documentation, coordinating unit activities, and helping ensure a safe, clean, and organized environment. The position is full-time in the Medical Care Unit on a day shift schedule of 12–36, with 72 hours per pay period. The stated pay range is $19.84–$29.46 USD. The role is affiliated with UFCW. The listed duties describe the general nature of the work and are not exhaustive.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current, valid Oregon CNA certification under the 2025 unified certification requirements.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Strong customer service, interpersonal, observational, and communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively.
Ability to collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Understanding of cultural sensitivity and developmental stages of care.
Proficiency in basic computer use and electronic documentation.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail.
Reliability, professionalism, and punctuality.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English through reading, writing, and speaking.
Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch; may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity and effective hand-eye coordination.
Ability to work with regular exposure to body fluids and follow standard precautions.
Ability to use personal computers and electronic health record systems.

Nice To Haves

Previous CNA experience in a hospital or acute care setting.
Familiarity with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, including bathing, grooming, feeding, ambulating, toileting, and repositioning.
Assist with safe patient transfers and mobility using assistive devices and safe handling equipment.
Monitor and document required cases, vital signs, pain levels, height, weight, and intake/output; report abnormalities.
Document care accurately and promptly in the patient’s medical record.
Obtain patient specimens and perform point-of-care testing, such as blood glucose, urine screening, and occult blood testing, within training and as directed by the RN or MD.
Assist with clinical interventions such as incentive spirometry, warm or cold therapies, bladder scans, and deep breathing exercises as directed by the RN.
Apply and remove restraints and sequential compression devices as directed by nursing staff.
Respond to patient call lights and escalate needs outside the CNA scope to a licensed nurse.
Observe and communicate changes in patient condition, behavior, and needs to the RN.
Provide one-to-one patient observation for safety and fall prevention as needed.
Reinforce patient education and orientation as directed by the RN.
Answer phones, transfer calls, relay messages, and assist visitors to support unit communication.
Use Epic and other hospital systems to input, retrieve, and verify patient information, run reports, and enter charges.
Process discharge paperwork, transport charts, and scanned or faxed materials.
Coordinate nurse call system assignments, manage staff phone assignments, and monitor call response status.
Maintain unit inventory, order supplies, and keep storage and workspaces organized.
Assist physicians with EMR tasks and access as requested.
Perform quality assurance checks on documentation and unit functions as directed by leadership.
Retrieve and transport blood products, specimens, and documents as needed.
Perform other duties within the CNA scope of practice.
Support the hospital’s mission, vision, and values; comply with applicable laws and regulations and the hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program; and communicate respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.