CNA

Samaritan Health Services; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services is seeking a Nursing Assistant to contribute to patient care by performing direct patient care duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse on the Medical Surgical unit. The role supports acutely ill adults and perioperative patients, with emphasis on teamwork and compassionate care.

Qualified candidates will hold an Oregon CNA certification in good standing, a healthcare provider BLS, and preferably one year of hospital or long-term care experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current unencumbered Oregon CNA certification required.
• Healthcare provider BLS certification required upon hire.
• One year hospital or long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Time Management

Social Perceptiveness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Oregon CNA certification

BLS (Healthcare provider)

1 year hospital/long-term care experience (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary / Purpose

Contributes to the nursing care of patients by completing direct patient care duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

Department Description

The Medical Surgical unit specializes in the care of acutely ill adults and of those who require surgery both emergent and elective. Medical Surgical patients are given the highest standards of professional care by registered nurses and nurse assistants. Specialty certification in Medical Surgical Nursing is strongly encouraged and supported.

Experience / Education / Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.


• Current unencumbered Oregon CNA certification required.


• Healthcare provider level BLS required upon hire.


• One (1) year experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.


• Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.


• Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.

Physical Demands

Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)

Detailed Physical Demands

• WALK - INCLINE


• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0-36\") 40 - 60 Lbs


• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24-54\") 20 - 40 Lbs


• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24-54\") 40 - 60 Lbs


• CARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds


• SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)


• KNEEL (on knees)


• PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)


• WALK - LEVEL SURFACE


• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0-36\") 0 - 20 Lbs


• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0-36\") 20 - 40 Lbs


• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24-54\") 0 - 20 Lbs


• CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds


• SQUAT Repetitive


• PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)


• PULL (20 - 40 pounds force)


• SIT


• CLIMB - STAIRS


• LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54\") 0 - 20 Lbs


• LIFT (Overhead: 54\" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs


• CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds


• CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds


• ROTATE TRUNK Sitting


• ROTATE TRUNK Standing


• REACH - Upward


• PINCH Fingers


• GRASP Hand/Fist


• REACH - Forward


• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists


• FINGER DEXTERITY


• STAND


• BEND FORWARD at waist


• GRASP Hand/Fist


• PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)


• PUSH (20 - 40 pounds force)


• PUSH (40 - 60 pounds force)


• PUSH (60 or more pounds force)