CNA - Cardiovascular Care Unit

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Salem (OR); In loco; USD 13.000 - 18.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate, hands-on patient care in the Cardiovascular Care Unit (CVCU) at Salem Hospital. This part-time role includes 12-hour shifts from 7:00 pm to 7:30 am with variable scheduled days, focused on assisting with daily living activities and patient monitoring.

You will support nurses and providers, document vitals and care details, and help maintain a safe, healing environment for patients and families,

Competenze

• Licensed in the State of Oregon to practice as a CNA.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Ability to work well with physicians, nurses and hospital staff.

Mansioni

• Completes personal care on each patient per plan of care with minimal supervision.
• Accurately performs skills per policy and procedure.
• Documents pertinent patient information concisely using medical terminology.
• Supports nurses and healthcare staff in delivering high-quality care.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and healing environment for patients and families.

Conoscenze

Compassionate care

Vital signs monitoring

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Formazione

CNA certification in Oregon

Strumenti

Computer skills

Electronic Health Records

Descrizione del lavoro

US:OR:Salem | Certified Nurse Assistant | Part Time

Posted 2 days ago

Description

Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Cardiovascular Care Unit
Position Type:Part Time, 12 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 7:00 pm - 7:30 am, 12 hour shifts, variable scheduled days

Your role with us

As a certified nursing assistant (CNA) at Salem Health, you play a vital role in delivering compassionate, hands-on care during some of the most vulnerable moments in a patient's life. You'll support daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and collaborate with nurses and providers to ensure safe, personalized care. Your empathy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help create a healing environment and meaningful connections with patients and families.

Our cardiovascular care unit (CVCU) features 30 beds, 18 of which are dedicated to cardiac intensive care. Our unit offers interventional cardiology and electrophysiology services. It cares for surgical cardiac, thoracic and vascular patients. We also see patients with heart failure and acute coronary syndrome.

What you'll do

Completes personal care on each patient as directed by plan of care, including policies and procedures, without continual direct supervision.

• Accurately performs skills per policy and procedure.
• Documents pertinent patient information concisely and legibly using acceptable medical terminology and abbreviation on all assigned patients.
• Supports nurses and healthcare staff in delivering personalized, high-quality care.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and healing environment for patients and families.
• Provide emotional support and compassionate care during vulnerable moments.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with patients, families and team members.
• Helps ensure patient dignity, comfort and safety at all times.

Required qualifications

• Licensed in the State of Oregon to practice as a CNA.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).

Additional information

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong teamwork and adaptability, contributing to a collaborative environment that supports optimal patient outcomes.
• Possess well developed computer skills and ability to learn additional programs with minimal training.
• Proven ability to work tactfully and effectively with physicians, nurses and other hospital employees.

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you'll find more than a job, you'll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].