Certified Nursing Assistant - MedSurg

Profession : Certified Nursing Assistant

Specialty : MedSurg

Department : Med / Surg Acute 2

Job Type : Travel

Minimum Guaranteed Hours : 36

Jobs Notes :

In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast.

Job Summary :

Provides personal nursing care to the patient under the direction of a licensed registered nurse (RN). Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living including self-care needs. Performs routine assigned tasks and reports patients? status and concerns to the RN.

Job Requirements :

Education and Work Experience :

High School Education / GED or equivalent : Preferred

Licenses / Certifications :

Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification : Required

Audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP : Preferred

Facility Specific License / Certifications :

CNA2 : Required

Essential Functions :

Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living, including assisting with nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices, restraints and restorative care.

Takes vital signs including, pulse and blood pressure.

Helps patients with their basic needs, i.e., bathing, dressing and feeding.

Performs a variety clerical duties, which include but are not limited to routing patient reports as appropriate. Uses organizational skills to keep unit running smoothly and uses prioritization skills to meet deadlines as indicated. Provides assessment data to certified nurse within the scope of practice (vital signs, patient verbal and nonverbal responses, etc.).

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements :

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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