CNA- Med/Surg- (Full-time, Day Shift)

About the Role

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) at Coquille Valley Hospital provides patient care as directed by a Registered Nurse within the CNA’s prescribed scope of practice. The CNA communicates effectively with patients, visitors, staff, and physicians and demonstrates a commitment to meeting the needs of the patient population they serve.

Responsibilities

• Communicate needs verbalized by patient to supervising nurse.
• Observe, report, and document patient status and the care or service furnished.
• Accurately read and record temperature, pulse, and respirations.
• Follow basic infection control procedures.
• Understand and follow basic elements of good body mechanics.
• Understand basic elements of body functioning and changes in body function that must be reported to supervising RN.
• Regularly maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
• Recognize emergencies and have knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Perform safe techniques in personal hygiene and grooming that include bathing, shampoo, skin care, oral hygiene, and elimination.
• Demonstrate safe transfers and ambulating skills.
• Monitor patient’s nutrition and fluid intake.
• Maintain at least twelve (12) hours of continuing in-service training annually.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Currently certified in the State of Oregon to practice as a CNA.
• Current Provider BLS.
• One (1) year CNA experience.

Skills

• Strong problem solving, decision making, and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in use of computer including MS Office applications.
• Ability to manage complex operations and diverse personnel.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong customer service, organizational, technical, and communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge, keyboarding skills, and office equipment familiarity.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and concerns easily while working in a busy, multidisciplinary setting.
• Ability to work both within a team setting and independently, utilizing time effectively with a minimum of supervision.

Pay

$20.12 - $30.14 per hour