Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA - Observation

Description

Peace Health Sacred Heart Medical Center at River Bend | Springfield, OR
Full Time | 0.90 FTE | Day Shift
Pay Range: $22.35 – $33.16/hr

The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

If you became a CNA to connect with patients, not just move from task to task, this Observation Unit role gives you the time, team, and environment to do exactly that.

• Care that feels personal again
  – Observation patients are short-stay, giving you meaningful, focused interactions—not endless turnover with no connection
• Stronger team support
  – Work closely with RNs and a collaborative care team that values your voice and input
• See the impact of your work
  – Help stabilize, comfort, and prepare patients for next steps—often within the same shift
• A calmer pace (with purpose)– Still dynamic, but more controlled than high-volume inpatient units
• Grow your clinical confidence
  – Exposure to a wide range of conditions while staying grounded in patient-centered care

You’ll play a key role in helping patients feel safe, seen, and cared for during short but important stays.

• Support patients with daily care like bathing, grooming, eating, and mobility
• Take and track vital signs, intake/output, and changes in condition
• Help patients move safely, bed transfers, walking, and repositioning
• Communicate what you observe to nurses so care stays proactive, not reactive
• Assist with treatments and basic procedures as directed by the care team
• Keep patient rooms stocked, clean, and ready for care
• Document care clearly so the whole team stays aligned
• Step in to support unit flow, answering phones, helping with coordination when needed

This isn’t about how many tasks you complete, it’s about how patients feel because of your care.

• Patients feel less anxious because you take time to explain and support them
• Early changes are caught quickly because you’re attentive and observant
• Care transitions go smoothly because of your clear communication and documentation
• Mobility improves safely because you encourage and assist movement
• Patients leave feeling respected and cared for
  , even during short stays

We know life doesn’t revolve around work. If you have acute care experience, that’s great, but if you’re newer, we’ll support your learning.

This role can be a great fit if you’re looking for meaningful work with a schedule that still allows space for your life outside the hospital.

• Certified Nursing Assistant license in Oregon (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained by either American Red Cross or American Heart Association (required)
• Completion of an approved CNA program
• Ability to connect with patients and work as part of a team
• Comfort in a fast-moving environment where priorities can shift

At Peace Health, we believe caregiving is more than a job, it’s a calling supported by a community. You’ll work somewhere that values compassion, respect, and inclusivity, for patients and caregivers alike.

See how Peace Health is committed by Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

• Access to rivers, trails, and mountains minutes from your shift
• A welcoming, down-to-earth community
• A slower pace of life without losing access to great food, culture, and events
• A place where work-life balance is actually achievable

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement + career growth support
• Mental health and wellness resources

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

If you’re looking for a CNA role where you can slow down just enough to care deeply, and still grow your skills, we’d love to connect with you.