Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Adult Acute Care

Job Description

Department Overview

Oregon Health & Science University is Oregon's #1 hospital. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is part of the health care team in locations throughout OHSU. The CNA provides direct or general nursing care to patients from admission through discharge under the direction of a licensed nurse and within the parameters of the state licensing board. The CNA assists the patient, patients' families, nursing staff and other support staff to assure the delivery of safe, quality care in alignment with the mission and vision of Doernbecher Children's Hospital and OHSU.

Wage Range:
$22.69 - $30.26 per hour

Night Shift Differential:
12.5% of base rate ($3/hr. minimum)

Schedules:
Most of our full-time positions for CNA's are 12 hour shifts on 3 days per week, including every other weekend.

Function/Duties of Position

Assist with the admitting and discharge

Obtain accurate vital signs and weight

Complete all unit specific CNA documentation in the patient's medical record related to: admissions, daily care, vital signs, weight, intake and output, discharge, etc.

Assist the patient with any and all basic hygiene, lifting, transport, dietary support, and other personal needs and medical necessities

Support patient and family centered care

Report potential compliance problems as outlined in the Code of Conduct

Model ethical and appropriate behavior, professional standards, compliance, and personal integrity

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Current Part-Time openings:

ED Observation - 0.6FTE night shift opening - Mondays/Tuesdays

Current Full-Time day shift openings:

Orthopedic & Spine - 2 0.9FTE openings

Heart & Vascular - 1 0.9FTE opening

Current Full-Time night shift openings:

Ancillary Float Pool - 3 0.9 FTE openings

Heart & Vascular - 1 0.9FTE opening

Emergency Observation - 1 0.9FTE openings - Weds/Thurs/Fri

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Oregon CNA1 Certification at time of hire

BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.

Additional Details

Benefits:

Two raises per year - One at anniversary date and one across the board annual increase

Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee

Night Shift Differential

Two separate above market pension plans to choose from

Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service

Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year

8 paid holidays per year

Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts

Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu