Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Medical Specialties

Stryker Corporation; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Portland, where your contributions will directly impact the lives of patients and their families. In this vital role, you will assist licensed nursing personnel in delivering compassionate care, ensuring patient safety, and promoting independence. You will be part of a dedicated team that values collaboration and strives for excellence in patient care. This is an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment, enhancing your skills while making a meaningful difference in the community's health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Must maintain current CNA certification and demonstrate ongoing technical skills.
• Knowledge of statutes and regulations for CNAs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed nursing personnel in providing nursing care.
• Participates in developing and implementing patient care plans.
• Monitors and documents patient conditions and responses.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Emergency Response

Infection Control Procedures

Documentation Skills

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Medical Specialties

US-OR-PORTLAND

Job ID: 24-40621

Type: Regular Full-Time

Emanuel Medical Ctr 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 Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland plays a vital role as a local and regional leader in serious clinical illness or injury. With around-the-clock expertise for critical health issues, including trauma, heart care, burns, significant wounds, stroke, brain surgery, and more, Legacy Emanuel is central to the health of our community and critical to the care of the Northwest.

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, as outlined in the Department Specific Addendum.
• Participates in developing and implementing the plan of care as delegated.
• Organizes and adapts the plan of care considering the patient/client's needs, desires, and routines.
• Demonstrates awareness of and reinforces priorities in the plan of care.
• Encourages self-care and independence as appropriate, as defined by Department Specific Addendum.
• Identifies normal and abnormal mental functions and demonstrates skills for addressing the needs and behaviors of cognitively impaired patients.
• Cares for and maintains the client's environment by avoiding hazards, using restraints properly, and following infection control procedures.
• Recognizes abnormal signs and symptoms of common diseases and communicates findings accurately and promptly.
• Provides and maintains 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, functioning within the legal scope of practice for CNAs.
• Achieves and maintains clinical competency by maintaining current certification, performing acts within authorized scope, demonstrating ongoing technical skills, and completing required education or clinical experience.

Qualifications

LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action.

Equal Opportunity/Vets/Disabled