CNA 1 - Neurovascular - Medical Surgical

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an accredited stroke center as a Certified Nursing Assistant. This role offers the chance to provide essential patient care in a specialized environment, ensuring that patients receive high-quality, evidence-based treatment. You will work collaboratively with a skilled interprofessional team, contributing to the recovery and well-being of patients post-surgery. Enjoy a supportive workplace culture that values your contributions and offers extensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement and generous PTO. This is an excellent opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Night shift differential – $4.00 p/hr

$4,000 hiring bonus

Free parking

TriMet annual pass

Medical Plan Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO accrual

Retirement program

Lyra Caregiver Assistance program

Qualifications

• Completion of Nursing Assistant certification course required.
• Must hold Oregon Nursing Assistant Certification License upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-professional direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Utilize care plans to support patient needs effectively.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Certification course for Nursing Assistants

Oregon Nursing Assistant Certification License

National Provider BLS Certification

Job description

CNA 1 – Neurovascular, Medical Surgical Unit at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. This posting represents a .9 FTE, night shift opening (7pm-7:30am, varied days, 3, 12 hour shifts per week) with rotating weekends.

We are an accredited comprehensive stroke center and epilepsy unit. This specialized unit cares for post-operative neurosurgery and EMU patients. Patients on this unit may have received a hyperacute intervention such as endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) or thrombolysis. Stroke patients generally stay in the hospital for approximately five to seven days. During their stay, the interprofessional stroke team works collaboratively to provide patient and family-centred and evidence-based stroke care.

Extra Incentives:

• Night shift differential – $4.00 p/hr
• $4,000 hiring bonus offered for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which includes 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 generous PTO accrual allowances
• 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

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

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St Vincent Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

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- 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.