CNA - Clinical Decisions Unit

Location Site: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301 Department: Clinical Decisions Unit Position Type: Part Time, 24 hours/week, Non-Exempt Schedule: 7:00 pm – 7:30 am, 12 hour shifts, variable scheduled days Your role with us As a certified nursing assistant at Salem Health, you play a vital role in delivering compassionate, hands‑on care during some of the most vulnerable moments in a patient’s life. You’ll assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and collaborate closely with nurses and providers to ensure safe, personalized care. Your empathy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help create a healing environment and build meaningful connections with patients and families. What you’ll do Completes personal care on each patient as directed by plan of care, including policies and procedures, without continual direct supervision. Accurately performs skills per policy and procedure. Completes only those skills duties for which competency has been demonstrated basic and advanced skills checklists. Observes and reports any patient condition changes to the Primary Nurse such as abnormal vital signs, abnormal responses to care, change in patient behavior, functional status, patient complaints, changes in skin integrity, falls, etc. Documents pertinent patient information concisely and legibly using acceptable medical terminology and abbreviation on all assigned patients. Supports nurses and healthcare staff in delivering personalized, high‑quality care. Maintains a clean, safe, and healing environment for patients and families. Provides emotional support and compassionate care during vulnerable moments. Communicates clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and team members. Helps ensure patient dignity, comfort, and safety at all times. Required qualifications Licensed in the State of Oregon to practice as a CNA. Current Basic Life Support (BLS). Additional Information The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong teamwork and adaptability, contributing to a collaborative environment that supports optimal patient outcomes. Possess well-developed computer skills and ability to learn additional programs with minimal training. Proven ability to work tactfully and effectively with physicians, nurses and other hospital employees. Total rewards package Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details. Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law. Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr