CNA - PSU Nights Shift

Time Type:
Full time Hours per Pay Period: 72 Shift: Night Shift 12-36 Minimum: $19.36 USD Maximum: $28.74 USD (This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job)

Department:
Post Surgical Unit

The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides high-quality, compassionate, and efficient patient care under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing staff. In alignment with Oregon’s updated 2025 CNA certification standards, the CNA performs a comprehensive range of clinical, clerical, and support functions that promote patient health, safety, and dignity. All CNA tasks are carried out under the direction of a Registered Nurse, who provides guidance and oversight to ensure safe and appropriate care delivery.

• Support the mission, vision, and values of Bay Area Hospital by demonstrating adherence to our behavioral standards.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds are essential.

• Provide direct patient care including bathing, grooming, feeding, ambulating, toileting, and repositioning.
• Assist with safe patient transfers and mobility, using assistive devices and safe handling equipment.
• Monitor and document required cases, patient vital signs, pain levels, height, weight, intake/output, and report abnormalities.
• Document care accurately and in a timely manner in the patient’s medical record.
• Obtain patient specimens and perform point-of-care testing (e.g., blood glucose, urine screening, occult blood) within scope of training and as directed by the RN/MD.
• Assist with clinical interventions such as incentive spirometry, warm/cold therapies, bladder scans, and deep breathing exercises as directed by the RN.
• Apply and remove restraints and sequential compression devices as directed by nursing staff.
• Respond to patient call lights and elevate patient needs outside of CNA scope to licensed nurse.
• Observe and communicate changes in patient condition, behavior, and needs to the RN.
• Provide 1:1 patient observation for safety and fall prevention as needed.
• Reinforce patient education and orientation as directed by the RN.
• Support communication across the unit by answering phones, transferring calls, relaying messages, and assisting visitors.
• Utilize electronic health records in Epic and other hospital systems to input, retrieve, and verify patient information, run reports, and enter charges.
• Process documentation such as discharge paperwork, transport charts, and scanned/faxed materials.
• Coordinate nurse call system assignments, manage staff phone assignments, and monitor call response status.
• Maintain and manage unit inventory, order supplies, and ensure organized storage and work spaces.
• Assist physicians with EMR tasks and access as requested.
• Perform quality assurance checks on documentation and unit functions as directed by leadership.
• Retrieve and transport blood products, specimens, and documents as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the CNA scope of practice.

• Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively.
• Able to work collaboratively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong understanding of cultural sensitivity and developmental stages of care.
• Proficiency in basic computer use and electronic documentation.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail.
• Demonstrates reliability, professionalism, and punctuality.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current, valid Oregon CNA certification (per the 2025 unified certification requirements).
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