Certified Nurse Assistant

Job Description

If you love the rewards of caring for people on a daily basis, are a hard worker, and are searching for a long-term career, we would love to have you as one of our valued team members!

Come join our Medical Surgical Department at Santiam Hospital & Clinics! We are a 5-star rated Hospital and voted 2021’s Best of the Mid-Valley for Best Hospital, Best Place to Have a Baby, and Best Local Surgery Center!

Santiam Hospital & Clinics is growing! We are seeking a talented and driven Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our hospital as a key member of our team. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to multitask in a variety of environments. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic self-starter and have excellent customer service skills with a passion for providing exceptional patient care.

Santiam Hospital & Clinics is an independent, not-for-profit, 40 bed acute-care community-based hospital with 13 clinics across 8 specialties settled in the foothills of the Cascades serving many recreational sites as well as agricultural communities. We are an ever growing, progressive, up-to-date healthcare facility that is proud to serve our community and care for our friends and neighbors, ensuring the highest quality of care is delivered.

Santiam Hospital & Clinics offers career growth and learning opportunities through cross-training departments, specialty education, personalized training and much more. You won’t be “just a number” at Santiam you will be a valued, respected part of our team; one of the greatest benefits of working for a community hospital.

The Med-surg unit is foundational to the hospital. We are looking for dedicated certified nursing assistants to join our Med-Surg nursing team. We offer a nurturing environment where growth is possible in our small community hospital.

Full Time, 12 hr shifts. Day and Night shift positions available. 2 weekends per month and alternating holidays required.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide activities of daily living by assisting patients with bathing, serving meals, transferring, ambulation, repositioning, toileting and providing additional cares as needed.
• Collect and document vital signs and weight, intake and output in timely manner.
• Monitor patient needs and reporting abnormalities or any issues to other healthcare personnel.
• Alert healthcare staff to emergencies.
• Prepare each patient room with necessary items like blankets, pillows, medical equipment and supplies and bathroom needs.
• Communicate with nurses and other healthcare members in a professional manner.
• Provide patient comfort by utilizing resources, materials, answering call lights and requests; and report abnormal observations or changes in the patient.
• Protect patient confidentiality, adhere to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures and Joint Commission standards.
• Ensure patient comfort by changing bedding, filling water jugs, and positioning items so they are within reach.
• Work collectively with other staff as a team to provide exceptional care to all patients.

Job Qualifications

• Must possess an Oregon State Board of Nursing Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
• Able to multi-task and able to quickly switch between tasks as needed.
• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Empathetic
• Team Player
• Strong Work Ethic
• Composure in stressful situations
• Patience
• Strong communication skills
• Proficient with computers
• Able to physically perform the duties of the job

Job Benefits

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance with coverage effective on the 1st of the next month following start date.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts at the Cafeteria, On-site Pharmacy, Gift Shop, and Medical Care.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
• Annual PTO Cash-Out Program
• Hospital Incentive Program
• Bilingual Pay Differential Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance