Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Short Stay Unit

Legacy Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Portland is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join their Short Stay Unit. This role involves assisting licensed nursing personnel in various patient care tasks while ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for patients. Ideal candidates will have current CNA certification and a commitment to high-quality care. Join a team focused on enhancing patient experiences and supporting community health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have current CNA certification and BLS knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a healthcare team.
• Competency in patient care standards and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nursing personnel in providing patient care.
• Participate in implementing the plan of care under supervision.
• Maintain safe and clean patient environments.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Current CNA certification

AHA BLS for Health Care Provider

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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 health care 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 experts in 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.

This temporary position would be from 9/7/2025 until 3/8/2026.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

Provides care delegated and supervised by a registered nurse to meet the needs of clients determined by condition, development and age defined by Department Specific Addendum.

Participates in the development and implementation of the plan of care as delegated.

Organizes and adapts plan of care with consideration for patient/client’s needs, desires and routines.

Demonstrates awareness 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 function and demonstrates skills for addressing the needs and behaviors of the cognitively impaired.

Cares for and maintains client’s environment by avoiding environmental hazards, using restraints properly, and consistently using infection control procedures and barriers.

Recognizes abnormal signs and symptoms of common disease conditions and communicates accurately and with timeliness.

Provides and maintains basic nutrition and oral fluid intake.

Recognizes emergencies and responds demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures.

Completes documentation according to guidelines.

Competency

Demonstrates knowledge of statutes and regulations and functions within the legal boundaries of certified nursing assistant practice.

Achieves And Maintains Clinical Competency By

Maintaining current certification.

Performing acts within the authorized scope of practice for which certified.

Demonstrating on-going competency in performance of technical skills.

Performing tasks or procedures after presenting written and documented education and/or clinical experience.

Qualifications

LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:

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

Equal Opportunity/Vets/Disabled

Licensure

Licensure/Certification

Current CNA required.

AHA BLS for Health Care Provider required.

Pay Range

USD $20.39 - USD $27.61 /Hr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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