CNA - Ortho Medical

Peace Health is seeking a CNA – Ortho Medical for a Full‑Time, 0.90 FTE, Night position. Salary range: $21.49 – $31.88 per hour.

Job Summary

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing quality, compassionate patient care by performing tasks involving direct and indirect patient care, using skills and knowledge in basic nursing assistant procedures and techniques under direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

Essential Functions

• Assist in providing direct patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse within the scope of the CNA licensure.
• Perform basic technical skills such as 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.
• Assist patient with personal care such as bathing; mouth and skin care; grooming and dressing; toileting assistance; eating and hydration.
• Provide patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
• Maintain unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
• Document relevant patient care data.
• May provide clerical support to the unit; doing order entry, chart processing, answering telephones, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education

• Accredited Certified Nursing Assistant program (required).

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year preferred (experience in an acute care facility).
• Graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program (required).
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age‑specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (required).

Credentials

• Certified Nurse Assistant – Oregon (required).
• Basic Life Support upon hire (required).

Skills

• Demonstrates a courteous, caring, and understanding attitude towards patients, families, co‑workers, 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).

Department / Location Specific Notes

• CNAs may be able to work in another nursing unit within Sacred Heart Medical Center – River Bend provided they have completed the necessary Care Connect training, unit‑specific competencies, and have been deemed competent by a leader of the unit.

Working Conditions Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without assistive equipment (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills required to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull frequently up to 45 lbs. (e.g., medical carts).
• Hands‑on CPR at least 20 minutes using 100–125 lbs. of force; frequency 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.

Benefits

• Full medical/dental/vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer‑paid life and disability insurance with additional buy‑up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits and expanded EAP and mental health program.

Position Details

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

Application Information

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.

EEO Statement

Peace Health is an affirmatively action employer. Veteran's, African American, Asian American, Black, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander, Women and Disabled, are at Peace Health an equal opportunity employer in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

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