Certified Nursing Assistant, Full Time, Night Shift

Nwregionalheart; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Portland is looking for a Nursing Assistant to provide personal nursing care under the supervision of licensed RNs. This role involves tasks such as assisting with daily living activities, taking vital signs, and managing clerical duties within the unit.

The ideal candidate will hold a High School diploma or equivalent, along with certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). A commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork will be essential. This position offers a chance to contribute to the health care of East Portland.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal nursing care under the direction of an RN.
• Assists with activities of daily living including hygiene and nutrition.
• Takes vital signs and reports patient status.
• Performs clerical duties and maintains smooth unit operations.

Skills

Basic nursing care

Taking vital signs

Clerical duties

Assisting with personal care

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Job description

Adventist Health Portland has been caring for East Portland since 1893, growing alongside the community we serve. Today, more than 2,300 employees are dedicated to whole-person care, mind, body and spirit, across our 302-bed medical center, emergency department, and network of clinics, urgent care, home care and hospice services. The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region.

Job Summary

Provides personal nursing care to the patient under the direction of a licensed registered nurse (RN). Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living including self-care needs. Performs routine assigned tasks and reports patients' status and concerns to the RN.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required

Essential Functions

• Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living, including assisting with nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices, restraints and restorative care.
• Takes vital signs including pulse and blood pressure.
• Helps patients with their basic needs, i.e., bathing, dressing and feeding.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties, which include but are not limited to routing patient reports as appropriate. Uses organizational skills to keep unit running smoothly and uses prioritization skills to meet deadlines as indicated. Provides assessment data to certified nurse within the scope of practice (vital signs, patient verbal and nonverbal responses, etc.).
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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