Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA- Medical Department. Cottage Grove LilyLifestyle

Certified Nursing Assistant
- Medical Department

Peace Health Cottage Grove Community Medical Center Part Time | 0.60 FTE | Night Shift Pay Range: $22.10 - $33.12 per hour Hiring rate dependent on education, training, experience, seniority, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Join a close knit medical team where compassionate care truly matters. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the Medical Department at Peace Health Cottage Grove Community Medical Center, you will play a vital role in supporting patients through attentive, hands on care while working collaboratively with nurses and other caregivers.

This part time, night shift (0.60 FTE) opportunity is ideal for CNAs who value meaningful patient connections, teamwork, and the calm focus that overnight care provides. Experience is preferred and strongly encouraged, but we welcome compassionate caregivers who are eager to grow their skills in a supportive hospital environment.

• Assists in providing direct patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse within the scope of the CNA licensure.
• Perform basic technical skills which may include, CPR; taking and recording vital signs; measuring and recording fluid intake/output; applying dressings; recognizing and reporting signs and symptoms of common diseases or conditions; administering treatments as directed by a physician or nurse.
• Assists patient with personal care which may include bathing; mouth and skin care; grooming and dressing; toileting assistance; eating and hydration.
• Provides patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
• Maintains unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
• Documents relevant patient care data.
• May provide clerical support to the unit, doing order entry, chart processing, answering telephones, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year Preferred:
  Experience in an acute care facility and
• Required:
  
  Graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program and
• Required:
  
  Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs

Credentials

• Required:
  
  Certified Nurse Assistant - Oregon and
• Required Upon Hire:
  Basic Life Support

Skills

• Demonstrates a courteous, caring, and understanding attitude towards patients, families, coworkers, visitors, volunteers, peers, and physicians. (Required)
• Must be well organized, flexible and able to function effectively and independently as assigned. (Required)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. (Required)
• Demonstrates creative problem-solving skills. (Required)
• Excellent communication skills (Required)
• Basic computer, clerical, phone etiquette and customer service skills. (Required)

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull:
  Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers-physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions
• Generous paid time off
• Employer paid life and disability insurance, with buy up options
• Tuition assistance and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness programs and expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mental health and well being resources

EEO & affirmative action employer. Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.