CNA - Day Shift: Patient-Centered Care (Full-Time)

Bay Area Hospital; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Area Hospital in Oregon is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to deliver high-quality patient care under licensed staff. This full-time role supports daily living activities, documentation, and collaboration with the nursing team.

The CNA will assist with transfers, monitor vital signs, input charges in Epic, and ensure safety and cleanliness of the unit. Requirements include Oregon CNA certification and BLS.

Qualifications

• Current, valid Oregon CNA certification per 2025 standards.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Hospital/acute care experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including bathing, grooming, feeding, ambulating, toileting, and repositioning
• Assist with safe patient transfers and mobility, using assistive devices and safe handling equipment
• Monitor and document required cases, patient vital signs, pain levels, height, weight, intake/output, and report abnormalities.
• Document care accurately and in a timely manner in the patient’s medical record
• Obtain patient specimens and perform point-of-care testing within scope of training and as directed by the RN
• Assist with clinical interventions such as incentive spirometry, warm/cold therapies, bladder scans, and deep breathing exercises as directed by the RN
• Apply and remove restraints and sequential compression devices as directed by nursing staff
• Respond to patient call lights and elevate patient needs outside of CNA scope to licensed nurse
• Observe and communicate changes in patient condition, behavior, and needs to the RN
• Provide 1:1 patient observation for safety and fall prevention as needed
• Reinforce patient education and orientation as directed by the RN.
• Support communication across the unit by answering phones, transferring calls, relaying messages, and assisting visitors
• Utilize electronic health records in Epic and other hospital systems to input, retrieve, and verify patient information, run reports, and enter charges
• Process documentation such as discharge paperwork, transport charts, and scanned/faxed materials
• Coordinate nurse call system assignments, manage staff phone assignments, and monitor call response status
• Maintain and manage unit inventory, order supplies, and ensure organized storage and workspaces
• Assist physicians with EMR tasks and access as requested
• Perform quality assurance checks on documentation and unit functions as directed by leadership
• Retrieve and transport blood products, specimens, and documents as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned within the CNA scope of practice

Skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Computer literacy

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Reliability and punctuality

Education

Oregon CNA certification

BLS certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bay Area Hospital in Oregon is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to deliver high-quality patient care under licensed staff. This full-time role supports daily living activities, documentation, and collaboration with the nursing team.

The CNA will assist with transfers, monitor vital signs, input charges in Epic, and ensure safety and cleanliness of the unit. Requirements include Oregon CNA certification and BLS.