Acute Care CNA: Compassionate Patient Support

Kaiser Permanente; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Oregon is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support RN-led patient care in Acute Care. The role involves routine tasks performed under supervision, with established procedures and a focus on safety, privacy, and high-quality care delivery.

Responsibilities include vital signs, data collection, documentation, and adherence to Kaiser Permanente policies. The CNA collaborates with the care team to ensure efficient patient flow and optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Meets CNA 2 Acute Care duties as per state requirements.
• Maintains patient safety and privacy.
• Follows established nursing routines under RN supervision.

Responsibilities

• Problem Solving: Work tasks are fully defined. Refers more difficult issues to RN.
• Decision-Making: Uses judgment to perform tasks. Accepts accountability for own actions.
• Compliance Accountability: Maintains privacy and confidentiality, protects organization assets, adheres to laws and policies.
• Communication Skills: Documents and relays messages accurately; reports patient information timely.
• Service Orientation: Contributes to positive patient care experience and respects diverse needs.
• Assessment or Observation Skills: Obtains vital signs and reports data.
• Critical Thinking: Identifies resources and prioritizes tasks; understands systems affecting care.
• Technology Skills: Uses computerized information systems relevant to assignments.
• Legal & Ethical Responsibilities: Performs within authorized CNA duties, adheres to HIPAA and policies.
• Team Focus: Collaborates with healthcare team and supports unit activities.
• Leadership & Change Management: Supports new ideas and mentors new team members.
• Performs Tasks & Procedures: Performs assigned tasks competently and uses equipment safely.
• Safety Practices: Maintains safe environment and follows safety policies.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Clinical reasoning

Education

Nursing Assistant Certificate - Level 1 (Oregon)

Nursing Assistant Certificate - Level 2 (Oregon)

Basic Life Support

Tools

Computer keyboarding skills

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Oregon is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support RN-led patient care in Acute Care. The role involves routine tasks performed under supervision, with established procedures and a focus on safety, privacy, and high-quality care delivery.

Responsibilities include vital signs, data collection, documentation, and adherence to Kaiser Permanente policies. The CNA collaborates with the care team to ensure efficient patient flow and optimal outcomes.