Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) - Neurology for a Full Time, 12 Hour Night Shift position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $19.76 \xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x93 $31.02 for CNA and $18.95 - $29.18 for NAR. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

***HIRING BONUS MAY BE AVAILABLE***

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

WHAT YOU BRING TO PEACEHEALTH !!

Essential Functions

• Assist in providing direct patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse within the scope of the CNA licensure.

• Perform basic technical skills which may include: CPR; taking and recording vital signs; measuring and recording fluid intake/output; applying dressings; recognizing and reporting signs and symptoms of common diseases or conditions; administering treatments as directed by a physician or nurse.

• Assist patient with personal care which may include: bathing; mouth and skin care; grooming and dressing; toileting assistance; eating and hydration.

• Provide patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.

• Maintain unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.

• Documents relevant patient care data

• May provide clerical support to the unit; doing order entry, chart processing, answering telephones, etc.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Accredited Program Required: Certified Nursing Assistant.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year Preferred: Experience in an acute care facility and

• Required: Graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program and

• Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s needs

Credentials

• Required : Certified Nurse Assistant - Washington OR

• Required : Registered Nurse Assistant - Washington and

• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support

Skills

• Demonstrates a courteous, caring, and understanding attitude towards patients, families, co-workers, visitors, volunteers, peers, and physicians. (Required)

• Must be well organized, flexible and able to function effectively and independently as assigned. (Required)

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (Required)

• Demonstrates creative problem-solving skills. (Required)

• Excellent communication skills (Required)

• Basic computer, clerical, phone etiquette and customer service skills (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.

• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).

• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.

• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.

• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.

• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.

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