Certified Nursing Assistant Acute

Kaiser Permanente Northwest; Oregon; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center in Oregon is seeking a nursing assistant (CNA) to support the RN in delivering patient care on acute units. Tasks are routine, with established procedures and supervisory guidance as needed.

The CNA provides essential vital signs collection, accurate documentation, and timely communication to the care team. Strong teamwork, HIPAA adherence, and a commitment to patient safety are required.

Qualifications

• Nursing Assistant certification required in Oregon.
• Follows Kaiser policies including HIPAA and patient privacy.
• Receives supervision from Registered Nurse and works within CNA scope.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine patient care under RN supervision.
• Documents and relays messages accurately to the care team.
• Obtains vital signs and reports values outside parameters.
• Maintains patient safety and adheres to policies and procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Clinical knowledge

Education

Nursing Assistant Certificate - Level 1 (Oregon)

Nursing Assistant Certificate - Level 2 (Oregon)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Job Summary

Works as a member of the nursing team under the supervision of the Registered Nurse on assignments that are routine in nature and within authorized duties of the CNA Acute Care. Tasks performed have predetermined procedures and guidance and supervision is provided as needed. Position supports RN in patient care delivery as dictated by comfort and safety and in accordance with identified training and certification.

Essential 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: Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanentes Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrates effective written/verbal communication. Documents and relays messages or instructions accurately. Reports patient information on a timely basis. Verifies understanding of information and asks for clarification when necessary. Documents accurately to reflect understanding of assigned tasks. Confronts difficult or conflict situations constructively.
• Service Orientation: Demonstrates a commitment to service. Contributes to a positive patient care experience. Anticipates the customers desires and takes proactive steps to meet those needs. Recognizes the diversity and cultural norms of the individual. Seeks assistance when needed in culturally sensitive situations.
• Assessment or Observation Skills: Obtains vital signs and collects data; reports values outside given parameters. Reports observations. Reports outcomes of assigned nursing care tasks.
• Critical Thinking Skills (including strategic and systems thinking). Demonstrates the ability to problem solve. Identifies resources and uses them when confronted with a problem. Prioritizes assigned tasks and work or seeks assistance appropriately. Demonstrates understanding of how Kaiser Permanente key systems affect services and quality of care.
• Technology Skills: Demonstrates technological literacy in using computerized information systems related to assignments. Demonstrates technical knowledge of clinical procedures and use of special equipment as assigned.
• Knowledge: Attends mandatory inservices related to patient care and others as appropriate. Displays clinical knowledge appropriate to education/training and assigned tasks. Assists in identifying own learning needs. Seeks assistance when doing an unfamiliar task/activity, or when unable to perform an assigned task/activity. Takes responsibility to keep informed of organizational policies and current information in policy and procedure manuals and unit communications.
• Legal & Ethical Responsibilities: Provides care and assists patients within the limits of the authorized duties for CNA 2 Acute Care consistent with those defined by the state. Demonstrates knowledge of the legal responsibilities, limitations and implications of their actions. Provides care in compliance with government, state or regulatory agencies (e.g. Medicare). Adheres to and supports KP policies and Principles of Responsibility. Adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality policies. Demonstrate accepted ethical practices with respect to cultural, social and ethnic differences, within the healthcare environment (e.g. CLAS standards).
• Team Focus (Teamwork): Interacts effectively and sensitively with all members of the healthcare team. Demonstrates flexibility as a team member. Collaborates with team members and supports the goals of the team. Supports a collaborative LMP environment. Assists others with patient care activities when own assignment is completed. Maintains an acceptable attendance record. Participates in unit-based activities, including staff meetings.
• Leadership & Change Management: Identifies and supports new ideas. Demonstrates the ability to support change efforts within the team or unit. Assists in orienting and mentoring new team members. Acts as a resource to other team members.
• Performs Tasks & Procedures (Implementation): Performs assigned tasks competently and demonstrates operational knowledge of procedures, therapies, special tests and equipment within scope of knowledge and training. Vital Signs. Temperature. Pulse. Respiration. B/P - manual and electronic. Pain Level. Pulse oximetry. Warm and cold therapies. Warm and cold compresses. Ice bags, ice gloves, or dry cold pack. Heated soaks and whirlpool or sitz baths. Data gathering. Newborn hearing screening (Maternal/Child). Replacing electrodes and leads on monitored unit. Bladder scanning. Capillary blood glucose (CBG) testing. Placing electrodes and leads and/or running 12-lead electrocardiogram or three lead rhythm strips. Testing of gastric contents and stool for occult blood and pH. Applying topical over-the-counter creams and ointment(s) for prophylactic treatment for skin conditions. Applying pediculicides. Applying sequential compression devices. Assisting patients in and out of Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) machines. Assist patient to cough and dry breathe. Suctioning oral pharynx. Turning oxygen on and off at pre-established flow rate. Using incentive spirometry. Clean ostomy site and change dressing or appliances for established, non-acute ostomies on intact skin. Collect clean catch urine specimens. Discontinue Foley catheter at direction of RN. Measure, record, and/or empty output from drainage devices and closed drainage systems. Demonstrates department, job and age-specific competencies.
• Safety Practices: Promotes a safe patient environment by proactively reporting errors, near misses or systemic hazards and participating in their resolution. Promotes patient safety through diligent adherence to policies and procedures. Maintains a safe, ergonomically correct, and hazard-free environment for patient, visitors, staff and self. Prevents injury or illness through proactive, safe work practices and follows health and safety policies and procedures. Regularly observes fire and life safety policies and procedures. Completes environmental and health safety training per policies. Demonstrates the use of defined emergency response procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• N/A

Education

• N/A

License, Certification, Registration

• Nursing Assistant Certificate - Level 1 (Oregon) OR Nursing Assistant Certificate - Level 2 (Oregon)
• Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire

Additional Requirements

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a CNA Nursing Assistant in Acute Care.
• Computer keyboarding skills.

Primary Location

Oregon,Clackamas,Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Shift

Evening

Workdays

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Working Hours Start

03:00 PM

Working Hours End

11:30 PM

Job Schedule

Part-time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

W06|SEIU|Local 49

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Department

Sunnyside Medical Center - Med/Surge - General - 1001

Pay Range

$25.22 - $29.63 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel

No

Work Setting

Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.