Certified Nursing Assistant

Ascension; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit healthcare organization that has been serving the community for over 148 years. This role in Nursing Support offers a unique opportunity to assist patients with their care activities, ensuring their comfort and safety. You will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with a dedicated team to provide high-quality patient care. With a commitment to community service and a supportive workplace culture, this position allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. Experience the rewarding journey of healthcare with us.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Assist with patient care activities and procedures.
• Monitor patients and report changes in conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care and daily living activities.
• Ensure patient rooms are clean and safe.

Skills

Patient Care

BLS Provider Certification

Communication Skills

Safety Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nurse Aide Credential

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Nursing Support
• Schedule:PRN. Rotating shifts, weekend requirement and holidays.
• Hospital:St Vincent Salem Hospital
• Location:911 Shelby Street Salem, IN

What You Will Do

Assist with patients/participants care activities.

• Assist with procedures ordered by physician and supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Accommodate patients/participants with tending to personal care, activities of daily living and transfers/transport.
• Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assist with keeping patients/participants rooms clean and orderly.
• Monitor patients/participants environment for safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate, as needed.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Nurse Aide credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.