CNA - LVAD Cardiac Transplant

Providence • Portland, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

CNA – LVAD Cardiac Transplant Unit at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. This posting represents an ON-CALL position, day shift opening (7am-7:30pm, 12 hour shifts) with rotating weekends. The Certified Nursing Assistant assists a Registered Nurse (RN) in providing comprehensive nursing care by performing specified duties and functions under the direct supervision of the RN. CLERICAL: Initiates and prioritizes transcription of provider orders. Assembles and maintains patient charts, current forms and results/reports. COMMUNICATION: Serves as the hub of all communication for the unit. Displays professional interpersonal skills when communicating with patients, public and staff. Serves as front-line customer service representative.

Requirements

• Oregon Nursing Assistant Certification License
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• 1 year Experience as a CNA.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a high functioning team
• Assist RN with admissions, discharges, and transfers
• Measure and record vital signs, output, and weights
• Collect specimens and perform fingerstick capillary blood tests
• Assist with client mobility and transfers, using lifts and safe patient handling devices
• Initiates and prioritizes transcription of provider orders.
• Assembles and maintains patient charts, current forms and results/reports.
• Serves as the hub of all communication for the unit.
• Displays professional interpersonal skills when communicating with patients, public and staff.
• Serves as front-line customer service representative.

Benefits

• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development, including annual CNA conference
• Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
• We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED