CNA

Samaritan Health Services

Corvallis (OR)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Samaritan Health Services is seeking a nursing assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will perform direct care tasks, monitor patients, and assist with basic needs while maintaining safety and excellent bedside manners.

Requirements include an Oregon CNA certification, BLS, and typically one year of hospital or long-term care experience. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork and compassionate patient support in a busy medical-surgical setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Time management

Social perceptiveness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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)
(11 - 33% of the time)

Summary

Occasionally

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