CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT PER-DIEM CNA

Job Description

Job Description

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center (SCHHC) is a Critical Access Hospital in Bandon, Oregon. Our mission is "Quality healthcare with a personal touch". Come join us and use your experience to benefit the local community and patients.  

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center (SCHHC) has an opening for a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in our Med-Surg Department. The certified nursing assistant (CNA) provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), or licensed independent practitioner (LIP). Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support, and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. The CNA will have completed an Oregon State Board of Nursing-approved CNA training program and understands the scope of practice this level of training allows. The CNA shares an integral part of the team approach to the delivery of individualized patient care, based on Southern Coos Health District policies and standards of care. Supervised by the shift charge nurse, reports to the Nursing Department Manager to whom assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, & Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA certification to practice in the state of Oregon is required.
• One to two years of Hospital experience is preferred.
• Have and maintain Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) certification. 
• Basic arrhythmia class encouraged.
• One year of acute care and/or long-term care work experience is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a drive to provide exceptional service.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication, and computer proficiency, specifically in Microsoft Office and online software.

Employment with Southern Coos Hospital is contingent upon an acceptable pre-employment drug screening and background check.

U.S. Citizenship: All applicants must be U.S. citizens or have proper authorization to work in the United States.  We are unable to sponsor a Visa and Permanent Residency for this position.

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any candidate or employee. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to join our teams. Reasonable accommodation is available to access job openings or apply for a job.

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is a drug-free, tobacco-free, and smoke-free campus.