CNA- Med/Surg- (Full-time, Day Shift)

Coquille Valley Hospital; Coquille (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Coquille Valley Hospital in Coquille, OR is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to provide patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The CNA will communicate effectively with patients, visitors, staff, and physicians and will work within the CNA scope of practice to meet patient needs.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, an Oregon CNA certification, current Provider BLS, and at least 1 year of CNA experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Oregon CNA certification current.
• Provider BLS current.
• 1 year CNA experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate patient needs to supervising nurse.
• Observe, report and document patient status and care.
• Read and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations).
• Follow basic infection control procedures.
• Assist with hygiene and grooming tasks.
• Demonstrate safe transfers and ambulation.
• Monitor nutrition and fluid intake.
• Participate in continuing in-service training.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Computer proficiency

Education

High school/GED

Oregon CNA certification

Current Provider BLS

Job description

• The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) at Coquille Valley Hospital provides patient care as directed by a Registered Nurse within the CNA’s prescribed scope of practice. The CNA communicates effectively with patients, visitors, staff and physicians and demonstrates a commitment to meeting the needs of the patient population they serve.

Location: Coquille, OR

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.12 - $30.14

Purpose/Description

• The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) at Coquille Valley Hospital provides patient care as directed by a Registered Nurse within the CNA’s prescribed scope of practice. The CNA communicates effectively with patients, visitors, staff and physicians and demonstrates a commitment to meeting the needs of the patient population they serve.

Requirements

Education and Experience

Education

• High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Currently certified in the State of Oregon to practice as a CNA.
• Current Provider BLS.

Experience

• One (1) year CNA experience.

Duties And Responsibilities

Essential Duties

• Ability to communicate needs verbalized by patient to supervising nurse.
• Ability to observe, report and document patient status and the care or service furnished.
• Able to accurately read and record temperature, pulse and respirations.
• Ability to follow basic infection control procedures.
• Able to understand and follow basic elements of good body mechanics.
• Able to understand basic elements of body functioning and changes in body function that must be reported to supervising RN.
• Regularly maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
• Able to recognize emergencies and have knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Able to perform safe techniques in personal hygiene and grooming that include; bathing, shampoo, skin care, oral hygiene, and elimination.
• Demonstrates safe transfers and ambulating skills.
• Monitor patient’s nutrition and fluid intake.
• Maintains at least twelve (12) hours for continuing in-service training annually
• Other duties as assigned

Other Skills

• Strong problem solving, decision making and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in use of computer including MS Office applications.
• Ability to manage complex operations and diverse personnel.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Knowledge

• Must demonstrate strong customer service, organizational, technical, and communication skills.
• Must have basic computer knowledge, keyboarding skills, and office equipment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and concerns easily while working in a busy, multidisciplinary setting.
• Ability to work both within a team setting and independently, utilizing time effectively with a minimum of supervision.

Coquille Valley Hospital provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Coquille Valley Hospital complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Coquille Valley Hospital expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Coquille Valley Hospital’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.