Hospital CNA- Med-Surg- Casual

• Travel Required :
  No

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct patient care within their scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OBSN) under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The CNA assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), ensures comfort and safety, and supports nursing staff in delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
Responsibilities include monitoring and reporting patient observations, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and responding promptly to patient needs. The CNA works collaboratively with the healthcare team to promote patient well-being, uphold infection control standards, and maintain compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Current Oregon Certified Nursing Assistant license without restriction
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (CPR) required

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
• Assist with patient mobility, including safe transfers, repositioning, ambulation, and use of mobility aids, following proper body mechanics and fall prevention protocols.
• Measure and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and weight, accurately documenting findings in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Observe and report changes in patient condition, behavior, or comfort level promptly to the primary or supervising RN, ensuring timely intervention.
• Support patient nutrition by preparing and delivering meal trays, assisting with feeding as needed, and recording intake/output per hospital policy.
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge processes, ensuring patient comfort and accurate documentation during transitions of care.
• Assist nursing staff with procedures as delegated, including specimen collection, catheter care, wound care support, and equipment setup.
• Document patient care activities and observations accurately and timely in EMR or paper records, adhering to regulatory and accreditation requirements and hospital policy.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment by following infection control practices, changing linens, sanitizing equipment, and adhering to hospital safety standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary communication, including shift handoffs, rounding, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Provide emotional support and patient education by responding to patient needs, promoting comfort, dignity, and cultural sensitivity, and involving families as appropriate.
• Maintain professional competence through ongoing education, compliance training, and adherence to regulatory and hospital standards.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to measure and record vital signs, assist with specimens, and support basic nursing procedures as well as accurately observe, recognize, and report changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Ability to ensures accurate documentation using the electronic medical record (EMR), follow care plans, and adhere to infection control and safety protocols.
• Ability to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and lift, transfer, and reposition patients safely, and handle physically demanding tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple patient needs, and complete duties efficiently as well as respond appropriately to changing patient conditions, emergencies, or workflow challenges.
• Ability to work effectively with nurses, CNAs, and other healthcare team members to provide coordinated care.
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