Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) II - Medical Surgical Unit

Salemhospital; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for full-time shifts. This role involves assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing compassionate care within a diverse medical environment. Join a top workplace in Oregon that values your contributions and supports your growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development and tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Certified in Oregon to practice as a CNA.
• Experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities like bathing and dressing.
• Monitor and record vital signs, report changes.
• Provide emotional support and compassionate care.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Attention to detail

Education

CNA certification in Oregon

Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Location Site:Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department:Medical Surgical units
Position Type:Full Time, 36 hours/weekly, Non-Exempt
Schedule:Nights, 7:00 pm – 7:00 am, three 12-hour shifts, variable

Your role with us

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Salem Health, you play a vital role in delivering compassionate, hands-on care during some of the most vulnerable moments in a patient’s life. You’ll assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and collaborate closely with nurses and providers to ensure safe, personalized care. Your empathy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help create a healing environment and build meaningful connections with patients and families.

Our four Medical Surgical units care for a highly diverse patient population with diagnoses such as heart failure, sepsis, renal and respiratory failure, COVID-19, and complex co-morbidities. This setting offers CNAs a broad range of experiences and the opportunity to develop a well-rounded clinical skill set. The Care in Place model allows CNAs to care for patients holistically while collaborating with multiple disciplines to support patients throughout their hospital stay. It’s a fast-paced, rewarding environment where your contributions truly make a difference.

What you’ll do

• Assist patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility.
• Monitor and record vital signs, reporting changes to the nursing team.
• Support nurses and healthcare staff in delivering personalized, high-quality care.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healing environment for patients and families.
• Provide emotional support and compassionate care during vulnerable moments.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and team members.
• Help ensure patient dignity, comfort, and safety at all times.

Required qualifications

• Certified in the State of Oregon to practice as a CNA.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).

Additional information

• Successful candidate will have experience in an acute setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work tactfully and effectively with physicians, nurses and other hospital employees.

Total rewards package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.Click here for details.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple communityclinicsand West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuitionassistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health,you’llfind more than a job,you’llfind purpose,connection,and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].