Certified Nursing Assistant, Per Diem, Variable Shift

Adventist Health Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Portland is seeking a nursing assistant to provide personal care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily living activities and taking vital signs.

Candidates must have a preferred High School Education or equivalent and required certifications in BLS and CNA. This role is essential for supporting the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.

Qualifications

• Preferred High School Education/GED or equivalent.
• Required BLS certification.
• Required CNA certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal nursing care under RN guidance.
• Assist with nutrition, hydration, and personal care.
• Take vital signs including pulse and blood pressure.
• Perform clerical duties and keep the unit organized.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Assisting with daily living activities

Taking vital signs

Clerical duties

Education

High School Education/GED

Job description

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) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: 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 bathing, dressing and feeding.
• Performs clerical duties, routing patient reports and uses organizational skills to keep the unit running smoothly and meet deadlines as indicated.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. All associates must receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E‑Verify.