Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -Nursing Rehab

Good Samaritan Medical Ctr campus; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Portland is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join their team. The role focuses on providing essential nursing care under supervision, participating in care plans, and ensuring patient safety. Ideal candidates will have current CNA certification and BLS training. Join a dedicated team committed to improving patient lives in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Assist licensed nursing personnel in providing nursing care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plans.
• Maintain clinical competency and current certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide care delegated by a registered nurse.
• Organize and adapt care plans based on patient needs.
• Recognize emergencies and respond appropriately.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Current CNA certification

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

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.

This role involves assisting licensed nursing personnel in providing nursing care. You will participate as a member of the healthcare team under the supervision of a licensed nurse, following the Standards and Authorized Duties for Certified Nursing Assistants (OAR 851-63-0010 - 0060, 0080, 0090) or Nursing Assistants (WAC 246-841-400, 405). Additionally, duties include clerical tasks, housekeeping, and patient transportation within the hospital.

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland is renowned 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 services if needed.

Responsibilities

1. Provide care delegated and supervised by a registered nurse to meet the needs of patients based on their condition, development, and age.
2. Participate in and implement the interdisciplinary care plan as delegated.
3. Organize and adapt the care plan considering the patient’s needs, preferences, and routines.
4. Demonstrate awareness of and reinforce priorities in the care plan.
5. Encourage self-care and independence as appropriate.
6. Identify normal and abnormal mental functions and demonstrate skills to address the needs and behaviors of cognitively impaired patients.
7. Maintain the patient’s environment by avoiding hazards, using restraints properly, and following infection control procedures.
8. Recognize abnormal signs and symptoms of common diseases and communicate findings accurately and promptly.
9. Provide and maintain adequate nutrition and oral fluid intake.
10. Recognize emergencies and respond appropriately, demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures.
11. Complete documentation according to guidelines.
12. Competency
13. Understand statutes and regulations, practicing within the legal scope of a certified nursing assistant.
14. Maintain and demonstrate clinical competency by:

• Keeping current certification.
• Performing acts within the scope of practice for which certified.
• Continuously demonstrating technical skills.
• Performing tasks after appropriate education or clinical experience.

Qualifications

Legacy’s Values in Action: Follow the guidelines outlined in our Values in Action.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled.

Licensure: Current CNA certification required.

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers required.

Pay Range

USD $20.39 - USD $27.61 per hour.

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