CNA Progressive Care Unit

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. These departments provide 24/7 specialized care to patients throughout their hospitalization and discharge. The CNA provides patient- and family-focused care as part of the health care team, in accordance with the organization’s mission, philosophy, policies and procedures and within the parameters established by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. This position does not directly manage other caregivers. The CNA provides care within the scope of practice, assists with activities of daily living and mobility, monitors and documents patient information, and alerts nursing staff to changes in a patient’s condition or needs beyond the CNA’s scope. After training, the CNA may perform additional authorized clinical duties, including handling nasogastric suction, applying electrodes or leads and running an EKG or telemetry, suctioning the nose or oral pharynx, working with established traction equipment, and applying or removing a continuous passive motion machine. The position also includes patient transport, administrative and clerical support, supply and equipment maintenance, appointment scheduling, and participation in quality improvement and departmental activities. The CNA is expected to maintain confidentiality and professionalism, support patient dignity and independence, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe and healing care environment. This posting specifies relief status, variable shifts, and scheduled days that vary, including every other weekend and holidays.

Requirements

Oregon State Board of Nursing Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
Completion of the additional SCHS 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.
Ability to sit for long periods while remaining alert and monitoring patients.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability and experience with computer applications, electronic medical record systems, and MS Office.

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 scope of duties.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobilization, and personal hygiene, while preserving dignity and comfort.
Respond to patient call lights and meet patient needs or notify appropriate staff for assistance.
Measure and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and oxygen saturation, and promptly report abnormalities to the nursing team.
Assist with repositioning, ambulation, and transfers between beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers; support fall prevention and patient safety during movement.
Alert nursing staff to changes in patient behavior or condition and needs for assistance or intervention outside the CNA scope of practice.
Contribute to a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests, and support harm reduction across patient care.
Follow infection prevention protocols, maintain cleanliness, disinfect equipment, and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
Maintain competency in supportive care, operate equipment safely, and carry out nursing orders within the CNA scope of practice.
Maintain accurate and thorough documentation in the electronic health record for care provided.
Transport patients, blood, specimens, and other items as needed.
Once trained, 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 or removing a continuous passive motion machine.
Receive and transmit messages or inquiries and direct them to the appropriate destination.
Assist with data entry in EMR, staffing, charge capture, electronic bedboard, charge entry, and charge reconciliation systems.
Perform general administrative duties such as email, filing, and ordering supplies.
Stock nurse servers, specialty carts, and other areas; assist with equipment maintenance and order departmental non-medical supplies.
Assist with scheduling and operational processes, and schedule or cancel patient appointments.
Support departmental and operating unit goals through continuous 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; provide and reinforce basic health care teaching to patients and families.
Communicate effectively and maintain professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
Identify work-related problems, propose possible solutions, and implement solutions within scope as appropriate.
Contribute to a healing environment and provide a caring, therapeutic presence to patients.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, values, and Lean continuous-improvement principles.
Conduct work professionally and confidentially; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, report suspected violations, and cooperate with investigations.
Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care.
Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.
For Home Health, Hospice, or Wound caregivers only, drive safely to assigned locations, enter designated residences or facilities appropriately, and follow outside agency conduct guidelines.