Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Day Care Unit

TieTalent; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Portland is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for their Day Care Unit. The role involves assisting licensed nursing personnel in providing care, participating in care plans, and ensuring patient safety. The ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge of nursing practices and maintain ongoing competency in technical skills. Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing the lives of patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provides care delegated and supervised by a registered nurse.
• Organizes and adapts care plans considering patient needs.
• Recognizes emergencies and responds appropriately.

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Day Care Unit

Location: US-OR-PORTLAND

Job ID: 25-42792

Type: Part Time - Benefitted

Good Samaritan Medical Center campus

Overview

The nursing philosophy at Legacy focuses on our patients and their families. Everything we do centers around them. At Legacy, you will be part of an interprofessional team focused on one goal: making life better for our patients and the community. If you believe this is an environment in which you would thrive, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

Responsible for assisting licensed nursing personnel in the provision of nursing care. Participates as a member of the healthcare team under the direction of a licensed nurse as defined by Standards and Authorized Duties for Certified Nursing Assistants (OAR 851-63-0010 - 0060, 0080, 0090) or Nursing Assistants (WAC 246-841-400, 405). Also assists with clerical functions, housekeeping, and patient transportation throughout the hospital.

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland is known for its specialty programs and clinical excellence, including cancer care, kidney transplants, neurology, ophthalmology, weight-loss surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, and Oregon’s only 24-hour urgent care located alongside an emergency room, providing access to emergency care if needed.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provides care delegated and supervised by a registered nurse to meet the needs of clients based on their condition, development, and age.
• Participates and implements interdisciplinary care plans as delegated.
• Organizes and adapts care plans considering patient needs, desires, and routines.
• Encourages self-care and independence as appropriate.
• Identifies normal and abnormal mental functions and addresses needs and behaviors of cognitively impaired patients.
• Cares for and maintains the client’s environment, avoiding hazards, using restraints properly, and following infection control procedures.
• Recognizes signs of common disease conditions and communicates findings accurately and promptly.
• Provides basic nutrition and oral fluid intake.
• Recognizes emergencies and responds appropriately, demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Completes documentation according to guidelines.

Competency: Demonstrates knowledge of statutes and regulations, functions within legal boundaries of CNA practice, maintains current certification, and performs within the scope of practice with ongoing competency in technical skills.

Qualifications

Legacy's Values in Action: Follow guidelines set forth by the organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled.

Compensation

Hourly Wage: $20.39 - $27.61