CNA - Clinical Decisions Unit

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Salem Health is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to join the Clinical Decisions Unit at Salem Hospital in Salem, Oregon. This part-time role covers 7:00 pm – 7:30 am on 12-hour shifts, with 24 hours per week and non-exempt status.

You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and collaborate with nurses and providers to ensure safe, personalized care for patients and families.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care per plan of care and policies with supervisory guidance.
• Performs required CNA skills per competency checklists.
• Observes and reports patient condition changes to the Primary Nurse.
• Documents patient information concisely using medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Supports nurses and healthcare staff in delivering high-quality care.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and healing environment for patients and families.
• Provides emotional support and compassionate care.
• Communicates clearly with patients, families and the care team.
• Ensures patient dignity, comfort and safety at all times.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Empathy

Education

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) – State of Oregon

Job description

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

Posted yesterday

Description

Location Site: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Clinical Decisions Unit
Position Type: Part Time, 24 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 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 assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and collaborate closely with nurses and providers to ensure safe, personalized care. Your empathy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help create a healing environment and build meaningful connections with patients and families.

Our 46 bed Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) is seeking passionate and skilled healthcare professionals to join our team. As an integral extension of the Emergency Department, the CDU provides short term observation care, up to 48 hour, for patients requiring further evaluation before discharge or admission. This unique setting allows our team to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while working with a wide range of diagnoses, including electrolyte imbalances, anemia chest pain, transient ischemic attacks and infections.

If you're looking for a role that blends the intensity of emergency care with the opportunity for deeper patient interaction and clinical growth, the CDU is the place for you!

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. Completes only those skills duties for which competency has been demonstrated basic and advanced skills checklists.
• Observes and reports any patient condition changes to the Primary Nurse such as: abnormal vital signs, abnormal responses to care, change in patient behavior, functional status, patient complaints, changes in skin integrity, falls, etc.
• 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.
• Provides 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].