CNA 1 Medical- Surgical Diabetes Renal unit

Providence Health & Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant for their Medical Surgical Diabetes Unit. In this dynamic role, you will contribute to a high-functioning team, assisting RNs with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers while measuring vital signs and providing essential support for client mobility. This position offers opportunities for professional development and continuing education, including an annual CNA conference, ensuring you grow alongside your career. With a commitment to caring for the community, this role provides a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Free parking

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan

Counseling sessions

Qualifications

• Completion of certification course for Nursing Assistants is required.
• Oregon Nursing Assistant Certification License upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Measure and record vital signs and assist with patient mobility.
• Collect specimens and perform blood tests.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Specimen Collection

Mobility Assistance

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

CNA 1 – Medical Surgical Diabetes Unit at Providence Portland Medical Center. This posting represents a 0.6 FTE, day shift opening (7am-7:30pm, 3, 12 hour shifts per week) with rotating weekends.

Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to:

• Free, convenient, and ample parking
• TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford)
• Medical Plan Assistance Program-provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income
• Tuition reimbursement/education–includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog. Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap
• Paid Time Off –Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year
• Retirement -The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/or Roth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Lyra Caregiver Assistance program-Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year

In this position you will:

• Contribute to a high functioning team
• Assist RN with admissions, discharges, and transfers
• Measure and record vital signs, output, and weights
• Collect specimens and perform fingerstick capillary blood tests
• Assist with client mobility and transfers, using lifts and safe patient handling devices
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development, including annual CNA conference
• Other duties as assigned

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides non-professional direct patient care under the supervision and direction of an RN, utilizing the care plan.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Completion of certification course for Nursing Assistants.
• Oregon Nursing Assistant Certification License upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience in nursing home or hospital experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.