CNA-Unit Aide

Samaritan Health Services; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 31,684 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport, OR. The role involves providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse within the CNA scope of practice and performing department duties as assigned.

On-site position with a salary range listed on the posting. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification upon hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Healthcare provider level BLS required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Time Management

Social Perceptiveness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

Facility Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital

Location Newport, OR

Department PCH Med Surg

Remote Status Remote Status: OnSite

Salary Range Salary Range: $23.35 - $34.29

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.

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)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)

CLIMB - LADDER

LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 60 or more Lbs

SQUATStatic (hold >30 sec)

SIT

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

LIFT(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

SQUATRepetitive

ROTATE TRUNKStanding

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT(Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

REACH- Upward

MANUAL DEXTERITYHands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

LIFT(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT(Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

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