CNA- Med Surg - Days

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High School Diploma or Equivalent
• •Current Oregon Certified Nursing Assistant license without restriction
• •Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (CPR)
• •Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 35 pounds independently
• •Ability to safely assist with patient transfers and repositioning using proper body mechanics and approved lift-assist equipment for tasks exceeding 35 pounds
• •Ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
• •Ability to work effectively with nurses, CNAs, and other healthcare team members to provide coordinated care
• •Knowledge of health equity and ability to provide age-specific, culturally competent care that considers the patient's physical, psychosocial, and socioeconomic needs
• •Ability to measure and record vital signs, assist with specimens, and support basic nursing procedures
• •Ability to accurately observe, recognize, and report changes in patient condition to nursing staff
• •Ability to ensure accurate documentation using the electronic medical record (EMR), follow care plans, and adhere to infection control and safety protocols
• •Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple patient needs, and complete duties efficiently
• •Ability to respond appropriately to changing patient conditions, emergencies, or workflow challenges
• •Skilled in making sound decisions and practicing critical thinking, especially when responding to urgent and emergent situations
• •Skilled in therapeutic communication with patients and families
• •Ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds

Desired Qualifications

• •Must demonstrate manual dexterity
• •Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
• •Requires frequent use of computer
• •Ability to ensure patient comfort and safety
• •Ability to support nursing staff in delivering high-quality, compassionate care
• •Ability to maintain a clean and safe environment
• •Ability to respond promptly to patient needs
• •Ability to work collaboratively with the healthcare team to promote patient well-being
• •Ability to uphold infection control standards
• •Ability to maintain compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements
• •Ability to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding
• •Ability to assist with patient mobility, including safe transfers, repositioning, ambulation, and use of mobility aids
• •Ability to follow proper body mechanics and fall prevention protocols
• •Ability to measure and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and weight
• •Ability to accurately document findings in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• •Ability to observe and report changes in patient condition, behavior, or comfort level promptly to the primary or supervising RN
• •Ability to ensure timely intervention
• •Ability to support patient nutrition by preparing and delivering meal trays, assisting with feeding as needed, and recording intake/output per hospital policy
• •Ability to assist with admission, transfer, and discharge processes
• •Ability to ensure patient comfort and accurate documentation during transitions of care
• •Ability to assist nursing staff with procedures as delegated, including specimen collection, catheter care, wound care support, and equipment setup
• •Ability to document patient care activities and observations accurately and timely in EMR or paper records
• •Ability to adhere to regulatory and accreditation requirements and hospital policy
• •Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment by following infection control practices, changing linens, sanitizing equipment, and adhering to hospital safety standards
• •Ability to participate in interdisciplinary communication, including shift handoffs, rounding, and collaboration with the healthcare team
• •Ability to provide emotional support and patient education by responding to patient needs, promoting comfort, dignity, and cultural sensitivity, and involving families as appropriate
• •Ability to maintain professional competence through ongoing education, compliance training, and adherence to regulatory and hospital standards
• •Ability to handle physically demanding tasks throughout the shift
• •Ability to respond to patient needs, promoting comfort, dignity, and cultural sensitivity, and involving families as appropriate
• •Ability to ensure access to high quality, cost-effective health care in a safe and customer-friendly environment for all those in need of our services
• •Creativity
• •Compassion
• •Collaboration
• •Credibility