St. Charles Health System-posted 3 months ago
$23 - $29/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Bend, OR
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides patient and family focused care as part of the health care team in accordance with the St. Charles Health System mission, philosophy, policies and procedures and within the parameters established by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers. The CNA staffs various units throughout St. Charles Health System, providing 24/7 specialized care to patients throughout their hospitalization and discharge.

  • Reviews and follows directions in the delivery of care of assigned patient(s) within their scope of duties.
  • Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and mobilization.
  • Provides personal hygiene care and ensures patients dignity and comfort.
  • Promptly responds to patient call lights and attends to patients needs or notifies the appropriate staff for assistance.
  • Accurately measures and records patients vital signs and promptly reports any abnormalities to the nursing team.
  • Assists patients with repositioning in bed, ambulation, and transferring to/from beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
  • Supports fall prevention strategies and ensures safety during patient movement.
  • Alerts nursing staff if there is a change in the patients behavior or condition.
  • Provides and contributes to a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
  • Follows hospital infection prevention protocols by maintaining cleanliness and ensuring that PPE is used appropriately.
  • Maintains accurate and thorough documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) for all care provided.
  • Transports patients, blood, specimens and other items as needed.
  • Performs additional authorized duties such as interrupting and re-establishing nasogastric suction, placing electrodes for EKG, and suctioning.
  • Receives and transmits messages to the appropriate destination.
  • Assists with data input using EMR, staffing and charge capture systems.
  • Stocks nurse servers in patient rooms and specialty carts or areas on a routine basis.
  • Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others.
  • Communicates effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
  • Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement.
  • Completion of additional SCHS CNA training course within 45 days of hire.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant with the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
  • AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
  • Valid Oregon drivers license and ability to meet SCHS driving requirements (for Home Health/Hospice/Wound caregivers only).
  • CNA or other previous experience in a patient care setting.
  • Customer service and clerical experience.
  • Pay range: $23.27 - $29.10
  • Full-Time position
  • Days shift
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