CNA-Unit Aide

Samaritan Health Services; Lebanon (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services is seeking a CNA to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse on the Medical-Surgical unit. The role includes completing assigned clerical duties within the department and collaborating with the patient care team to maintain high standards of care.

Qualified candidates have an Oregon CNA certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and Healthcare Provider level BLS.

Qualifications

• Time management to organize, plan and prioritize work.
• Social perceptiveness to work with a diverse patient population.
• Effective written and oral communication with team members and patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse within the CNA scope.
• Perform clerical duties within the department or patient care team as assigned.

Skills

Time Management

Social Perceptiveness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Oregon CNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

• Provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse within the CNA scope of practice. Performs clerical duties within the department or patient care team as assigned.
  

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

• Provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse within the CNA scope of practice. Performs clerical duties within the department or patient care team as assigned.
  

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

• The Medical Surgical unit specializes in the care of acutely ill adults and of those who require surgery both emergent and elective. Medical Surgical patients are given the highest standards of professional care by registered nurses and nurse assistants. Specialty certification in Medical Surgical Nursing is strongly encouraged and supported.
  

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current unencumbered Oregon CNA certification required.
• Healthcare provider level BLS required upon hire.
  

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
• Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
• Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)
• (11 - 33% of the time)

CLIMB - LADDER

• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 60 or more Lbs
• CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
• SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
• KNEEL (on knees)
• PULL (0-20 pounds force)
• SIT
• CLIMB - STAIRS
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
• SQUAT Repetitive
• ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
• ROTATE TRUNK Standing
• PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)
• WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
• REACH - Upward
• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
• FINGER DEXTERITY
• PINCH Fingers
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• STAND
• BEND FORWARD at waist
• REACH - Forward
• GRASP Hand/Fist
• PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
• PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
• PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
• PUSH (60 or more pounds force)