CNA or Graduate Nursing Assistant Medical Services

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

About The Position

The Graduate Nursing Assistant staffs various units throughout St. Charles Health System, which provide specialized patient care throughout hospitalization and discharge. The role provides patient- and family-focused care as part of the healthcare team, in accordance with the organization’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures and within the scope of the job description. The position may be performed for up to 120 days while the caregiver pursues CNA certification through the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN). It does not directly manage other caregivers. The Graduate Nursing Assistant works as an unlicensed assistive care provider under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role recognizes, reports, records, and documents observations and care; assists with patient safety, hygiene, transport, and unit upkeep; and helps create a safe, healing, and therapeutic care environment. The position requires compliance with hospital policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and confidentiality standards. This is a regular, full-time, first-shift position scheduled for 36 hours per week, with variable days that include every other weekend and holidays.

Requirements

Successfully complete an accredited CNA course, as required for certification.
Register for the CNA certification exam with the Oregon State Board of Nursing within 14 days of completing the CNA course.
Obtain Certified Nursing Assistant status with the Oregon State Board of Nursing within 120 days of completing the course.
Hold AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a patient-care setting.

Responsibilities

Recognize, report, and record observations and care provided.
Provide unlicensed assistive care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Perform assigned duties in accordance with St. Charles Health System policy and demonstrated competency.
Answer call lights.
Monitor patients one-to-one for safety, including prevention of falls, disruption of medical devices, self-harm, flight-risk situations, and other potentially harmful activities.
Alert nursing staff to changes in a patient’s behavior or condition, or when assistance or nursing intervention is needed.
Use crisis de-escalation techniques and assist with crisis intervention for potentially dangerous patients, using AVADE training on approach.
Provide patient-care hygiene as needed and according to standards.
Stock the unit, transport patients, and help keep the unit clean and free of clutter.
Clean equipment, identify maintenance needs when appropriate, and ensure rental equipment is returned to its owner agency.
Help create a healing environment and intentional relationships that enhance the care experience.
Provide a therapeutic presence by responding caringly to patient needs, introducing oneself and explaining one’s role, asking patients’ preferred names, discussing care goals, listening actively, and communicating appropriately.
Document patient care proficiently in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory agencies.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, and values and its Lean continuous-improvement principles.
Maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Conduct work professionally and confidentially; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; report known or suspected violations; and cooperate with organizational investigations and proceedings.
Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and/or patient care that promotes goodwill.
Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.