Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee

St. Charles Health System Inc.; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System in Bend, Oregon, is launching a Winter CNA Trainee Cohort beginning February 1, 2027. The 6-week, full-time paid training (36–40 hours/week) prepares you for the Oregon State Board of Nursing CNA certification and transitions into a full-time CNA on our acute care floors.

Selected candidates attend an informational session and agree to a 2-year commitment to St. Charles, with the first 12 months as a Full-Time CNA, as part of a structured growth path within the

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a CNA training program.
• Preparation for the Oregon State Board of Nursing CNA certification.

Responsibilities

• Participates in coursework and clinical hours to prepare for CNA certification.
• Assists with patient care under supervision after becoming Graduate Nursing Assistant.

Education

CNA training program completed

OSBN certification preparation

Job description

Starting Pay: $22.61 Launch your CNA career with St. Charles Health System! We are seeking dedicated individuals for our Winter (February 1, 2027) CNA Trainee Cohort. This program provides 6 weeks of full-time, paid training (36–40 hours/week) to prepare you for Oregon State Board of Nursing certification. Upon successful completion, you will transition directly into a Full-Time CNA position on our acute care floors.

Key Details:

• Paid Training: 6-week program with variable hours.
• Career Transition: Move into a guaranteed Full-Time CNA role post-certification.
• Commitment: 2-year commitment to St. Charles (first 12 months as a Full-Time CNA).
• Mandatory Session: Selected candidates must attend an Informational Session (Scheduled for Monday, January 4th) at the Bend campus.

Questions? Contact Julie LoGreco at 458-231-1940.

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee

REPORTS TO POSITION: Varies

DEPARTMENT: Varies

DATE LAST REVIEWED: April 2025

OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee position staffs various units throughout St. Charles Health System. These departments provide 24/7 specialized care to patients throughout their hospitalization and discharge.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

In collaboration with community partners, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Trainee will complete a course in preparation for CNA certification test through the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN). Upon completion of the coursework, a trainee will assume the role of a Graduate Nursing Assistant until certification through the OSBN has been obtained. A Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee, once they become a Graduate Nursing Assistant, provides patient and family focused care functions as part of the health care team in accordance with the organization’s mission, philosophy, policies and procedures and within the scope of this job description. May function in this role up to 120 days upon completion of the CNA Trainee program. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

• Participates in coursework including classroom lecture/lab, clinical skills, exams and online content to prepare for the Oregon State Board of Nursing CNA certification exam.
• Attends all classroom and clinical hours as designated by the OSBN and St. Charles Health System.
• Successfully passes required coursework exams.
• Graduate Nursing Assistant Trainee: Recognizes, reports, and records observations and care provided. Functions as an unlicensed assistive care provider under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurse. Performs duties as outlined in SCHS policy, in which competency has been demonstrated and as assigned by the Registered Nurse. Answers call lights. Monitors a patient 1:1 for safety to prevent: falls, disruption of medical devices, self-harm, flight risk situations, and other activities that may cause harm. Alerts nursing staff if there is a change in the patient’s behavior or condition or the patient requires assistance or other nursing intervention. May utilize crisis de-escalation techniques to assist in safely de-escalating patients. Assists with crisis intervention process of potentially dangerous patients. Utilizes AVADE training on approach. Provides patient care hygiene as needed and according to standards. Stocks unit, transports patients, and assists in keeping the unit clean and free of clutter. Cleans equipment and helps identify need for maintenance, when appropriate, and ensures rental equipment is returned to agency of ownership. Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver. Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience. Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient’s care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, and communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc. Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory agencies. Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects. Supports the Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change. Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests. Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings. Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate. May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION:

Required: As required by certification. Successful completion of an accredited CNA course within 60 days. Preferred: N/A

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• Required: Must register for CNA certification exam with OSBN within 14 days of completion of St. Charles Health System CNA course. Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant with the Oregon State Board of Nursing within 120 days of completion of the course. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Preferred: N/A

EXPERIENCE:

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: Previous experience in a patient care setting.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
• Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers.
• Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/stepstool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.
• Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.
• Never (0%): Climbing ladder/stepstool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle.
• Exposure to Elemental Factors Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution.
• Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.
• Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category Risk for Exposure to BBP.

Schedule Weekly Hours: 40 Caregiver Type: Regular Shift: Variable (United States of America) Is Exempt Position? No Job Family: Residents and Trainees Scheduled Days of the Week: Monday-Friday Shift Start & End Time: Variable with 0800-1630

St. Charles Health System is a private, nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing high-quality care and the latest in health care technology to the communities it serves. Headquartered in Bend, Ore., St. Charles is an integrated delivery system, with a strong focus on population health, that provides a full range of evidence-based health care services within a 32,000-square-mile area in Central and Eastern Oregon. The health system owns and operates a trauma level II, tertiary referral center in Bend, a trauma level III, type B rural hospital in Redmond, and trauma level IV critical access hospitals in both Prineville and Madras. As the largest employer in Central Oregon, St. Charles Health System and St. Charles Medical Group care for our communities in more than two dozen outpatient clinics and in more than 20 specialty areas of medicine.

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