CNA - Neurovascular - Medical Surgical
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) works on the Neurovascular Medical Surgical Unit at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, an accredited comprehensive stroke center and epilepsy unit. The specialized unit cares for post-operative neurosurgery and epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) patients, as well as stroke patients who may have received hyperacute interventions such as endovascular thrombectomy or thrombolysis. Stroke patients generally remain in the hospital for approximately five to seven days, during which the interprofessional stroke team collaborates to provide patient- and family-centered, evidence-based care. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the CNA assists in providing comprehensive nursing care by performing specified duties and functions. This is a 0.6 FTE night-shift opening, with varied days, two 12-hour shifts per week, and rotating weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- Upon hire, hold an Oregon Nursing Assistant Certification License.
- Upon hire, hold National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience as a CNA.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to a high-functioning team.
- Assist the 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free, convenient, ample parking.
- Annual TriMet Hop Fastpass for benefit-eligible staff working within the Portland Service Area, with listed location exclusions.
- Medical Plan Assistance Program offering free or reduced-cost coverage for eligible caregivers and dependents who qualify based on household size and income.
- Tuition reimbursement and education programs, including select 100% tuition-paid options and up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and master's degrees in the Guild catalog; required books and fees are covered or reimbursable for select schools up to the program funding cap.
- Paid time off: benefit-eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year.
- Retirement program with employer match and discretionary contributions, alongside employee pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax contributions.
- Lyra Caregiver Assistance Program, with up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year.
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional development, including an annual CNA conference.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
