Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)- Cardiology

PeaceHealth; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield, OR, is seeking a Part-Time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the Cardiology team on Day Shift. You will provide direct patient care under RN guidance, support mobility and vital signs, and help with daily activities while gaining cardiovascular experience.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, collaboration with a cardiac team, and patient dignity in a leading regional medical center.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in Oregon
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Knowledge of age-specific patient needs across life stages

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse
• Build supportive relationships with patients and families throughout their stay
• Take and document vital signs and report changes in condition promptly
• Assist with mobility, ambulation, transfers, and safe patient handling
• Help patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating, and hydration
• Maintain accurate patient documentation
• Collaborate with nurses and other caregivers to create a positive patient experience

Skills

CNA certification

BLS certification

Compassionate care

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Cardiology

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend | Springfield, OR

Part-Time | 0.60 FTE | Day Shift

Pay Range: $22.35 - $33.16 per hour

The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. If you're a CNA who loves patient care but feels like many healthcare roles have become more task-focused than people-focused, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. Join a Cardiology team where you'll build meaningful connections with patients navigating some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives while working alongside a collaborative team that values your voice, your compassion, and your contribution.

Description

Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Cardiology

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend | Springfield, OR

Part-Time | 0.60 FTE | Day Shift

Pay Range: $22.35 - $33.16 per hour

The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. If you're a CNA who loves patient care but feels like many healthcare roles have become more task-focused than people-focused, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. Join a Cardiology team where you'll build meaningful connections with patients navigating some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives while working alongside a collaborative team that values your voice, your compassion, and your contribution.

Why PeaceHealth. Why Cardiology. Why Now.

Cardiology patients often arrive feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and vulnerable. As a CNA on our Cardiology team, you'll be one of the caregivers they interact with most, making a direct impact on their comfort, confidence, and recovery every shift.

What makes this opportunity different:

• Be present for the moments that matter. You'll spend meaningful time at the bedside supporting patients through recovery, education, mobility, and daily care.
• Work with a highly collaborative cardiac care team. Your observations and patient interactions help guide care decisions and improve outcomes.
• Develop specialized experience. Gain valuable exposure to cardiovascular care while building skills that can support long-term career growth.
• Practice in a leading regional medical center. Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend serves patients across Oregon and beyond with advanced cardiac services.
• Join a mission-driven organization. At PeaceHealth, we believe great care starts with taking care of the people who provide it.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.
• Build supportive relationships with patients and families throughout their stay.
• Take and document vital signs and report changes in condition promptly.
• Assist with mobility, ambulation, transfers, and safe patient handling.
• Help patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating, and hydration.
• Support comfort, dignity, and independence whenever possible.
• Perform basic clinical tasks within CNA scope, including treatments directed by nursing staff.
• Monitor and communicate patient concerns, symptoms, and needs.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation.
• Keep patient rooms stocked and organized so care can happen without delay.
• Answer call lights and respond quickly to patient needs.
• Provide clerical and unit support as needed, including phones, order processing, and chart-related tasks.
• Collaborate with nurses and other caregivers to create a positive patient experience.

Success Matrix: How You'll Make an Impact

Success in this role isn't measured only by tasks completed. It's measured by the difference you make for patients and your care team.

Within Your First 90 Days

• Build trust with patients and families through compassionate bedside care.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork and communication with nurses, providers, and fellow caregivers.
• Support efficient patient flow while maintaining a high standard of care and safety.

Ongoing Success

• Help patients stay comfortable, mobile, and engaged in their recovery.
• Recognize and report changes in patient condition early, helping prevent complications.
• Create positive patient experiences through kindness, responsiveness, and attentiveness.
• Contribute to a healing environment where patients feel respected, informed, and cared for.
• Support better outcomes by helping patients maintain mobility, nutrition, hydration, and personal dignity throughout their hospitalization.

Qualifications

Required

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in Oregon
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Knowledge of age-specific care and patient needs across life stages

Preferred

• One year of CNA experience in an acute care setting
• Previous experience working with cardiac or medical-surgical patients

Nice to Have

If you've worked in a cardiac, telemetry, or acute care setting, that's wonderful, but it's not required. We know great caregivers come from many backgrounds, and we're committed to helping the right person grow while maintaining a healthy balance between work, learning, and life outside the hospital.

Life at PeaceHealth

At PeaceHealth, our mission is rooted in compassionate care, respect, and service. We foster an environment where caregivers are supported as people first and professionals second, creating space for growth, collaboration, wellness, and belonging.

You’ll be joining a team that values:

• Compassion without compromise
• Respect for every patient, family member, and caregiver
• Inclusion, cultural humility, and diversity of thought
• Collaboration over hierarchy
• Continuous learning and professional development

We are committed to the overall well-being of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• retirement savings with employer contributions and matching
• paid time off
• employer-paid life and disability coverage
• tuition reimbursement
• continuing education support
• wellness benefits
• expanded mental health resources

See how PeaceHealth is committed to

Why Springfield, Oregon?

Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Springfield offers an exceptional quality of life with easy access to both outdoor adventure and everyday convenience.

Imagine finishing your shift and having world-class hiking, mountain biking, rivers, waterfalls, skiing, and Oregon's beautiful coastline all within reach. Springfield offers a welcoming community, a lower-key pace of life than many major metropolitan areas, and easy access to neighboring Eugene's arts, dining, and cultural scene.

Whether you're drawn to the outdoors, community connection, or a healthier work-life balance, the Pacific Northwest offers room to breathe, explore, and thrive.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

PeaceHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities and complies with all applicable local, state, and federal laws.