CNA Medical Surgical

(Full-Time, Days) Pay range: $23.74 - $30.39 ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Certified Nursing Assistant REPORTS TO POSITION: Department Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager DEPARTMENT: Varies DATE LAST REVIEWED: April 2025 OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring, Teamwork and Safety DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) staffs various units throughout St. Charles Health System. These departments provide 24/7 specialized care to patients throughout their hospitalization and discharge. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides patient and family focused care as part of the health care team in accordance with the St. Charles Health System mission, philosophy, policies and procedures and within the parameters established by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: Reviews and follows directions in the delivery of care of assigned patient(s) within their scope of duties. Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and mobilization. Provides personal hygiene care and ensures patients’ dignity and comfort. Promptly responds to patient call lights and attends to patients’ needs or notifies the appropriate staff for assistance to ensure timely and effective care. Accurately measures and records patients’ vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and oxygen saturation, and promptly reports any abnormalities to the nursing team. Assists patients with repositioning in bed, ambulation, and transferring to/from beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers. Supports fall prevention strategies and ensures safety during patient movement. Alerts nursing staff if there is a change in the patient’s behavior or condition or the patient requires assistance or other nursing intervention outside the scope of practice of the CNA. Provides and contributes to a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests. Supports the nursing team in decreasing harm across the continuum of patient care as authorized per the duties and standards of the CNA role. Follows hospital infection prevention protocols by maintaining cleanliness, disinfecting equipment, and ensuring that personal protective equipment (PPE) is used appropriately. Maintains competency in supportive care for the patient, operates equipment safely and properly, and carries out nursing orders within the scope of practice of the CNA. Maintains accurate and thorough documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) for all care provided, adhering to hospital and regulatory standards. Transports patients, blood, specimens and other items as needed. Once trained, performs additional authorized duties such as: Interrupting and re-establishing nasogastric (NG) suction Placing electrodes or leads and run electrocardiogram (EKG) or for telemetry Suctioning nose or oral pharynx Established traction equipment: removing and re-applying Applying and removing continuous passive motion (CPM) machine Also performs the following duties as needed: Receives and transmits messages (personal, telephone, computer) or inquiries to the appropriate destination. Assists with data input using EMR, staffing and charge capture systems, electronic bedboard, charge entry and charge reconciliation. Performs other general administrative duties as required (e.g., emails, filing, ordering supplies, etc.). Stocks nurse servers in patient rooms and specialty carts or areas on a routine basis. Assists in maintenance of equipment. Orders departmental non-medical supplies. Assists with maintenance of scheduling and various operational processes as directed by leader. Schedules/cancels patient appointments. EDUCATION: Required: As required by certification. Completion of additional SCHS CNA training course within 45 days of hire. Preferred: N/A LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: Required: Certified Nursing Assistant with the Oregon State Board of Nursing. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. Valid Oregon driver’s license and ability to meet SCHS driving requirements (for Home Health/Hospice/Wound caregivers only). Preferred: N/A EXPERIENCE: Required: N/A Preferred: CNA or other previous experience in a patient care setting. Customer service and clerical experience. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely. ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION: Must be able to: Interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System Work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Multi-task and work independently Sit for long periods of time remaining alert and monitoring patient Must have: Strong teamwork and collaborative skills Attention to detail Excellent organizational skills Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills Demonstrated ability and experience with computer applications, use of electronic medical record keeping systems and MS Office. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level. Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers. Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/stepstool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level. Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs. Never (0%): Climbing ladder/stepstool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle. Exposure to Elemental Factors Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution. Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface. Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category Risk for Exposure to BBP. Schedule Weekly Hours: 36 Caregiver Type: Regular Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Is Exempt Position? No Job Family: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT Scheduled Days of the Week: Variable; includes every other weekend and holidays Shift Start & End Time: 0630-1900 St. Charles Health System is a private, nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing high-quality care and the latest in health care technology to the communities it serves. Headquartered in Bend, Ore., St. Charles is an integrated delivery system, with a strong focus on population health, that provides a full range of evidence-based health care services within a 32,000-square-mile area in Central and Eastern Oregon. The health system owns and operates a trauma level II, tertiary referral center in Bend, a trauma level III, type B rural hospital in Redmond, and trauma level IV critical access hospitals in both Prineville and Madras. As the largest employer in Central Oregon, St. Charles Health System and St. Charles Medical Group care for our communities in more than two dozen outpatient clinics and in more than 20 specialty areas of medicine. #J-18808-Ljbffr