Certified Nursing Assistant, Per Diem, Med Surg

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In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award‑winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America’s only year‑round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast.

Provides personal nursing care to the patient under the direction of a licensed registered nurse (RN). Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living including self‑care needs. Performs routine assigned tasks and reports patients’ status and concerns to the RN.

Education and

Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent:
  Preferred

• Basic Life Support (BLS or HS‑BLS or RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification:
  Required
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification:
  Required

• Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living, including assisting with nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices, restraints and restorative care.
• Takes vital signs including pulse and blood pressure.
• Helps patients with their basic needs, i.e., bathing, dressing and feeding.
• Performs clerical duties such as routing patient reports as appropriate; uses organizational skills to keep the unit running smoothly and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines as indicated; provides assessment data to the certified nurse within the scope of practice (vital signs, patient verbal and non‑verbal responses, etc.).
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith‑based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.