CNA - Surgical

About the role

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing quality, compassionate patient care by performing tasks involving direct and indirect patient care, using skills and knowledge in basic nursing assistant procedures and techniques under direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• May be required to complete required CareConnect training to assist with Coordination of Patient Transport.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Working conditions include lifting patient handling no greater than 35 lbs without assistive equipment, fine motor skills, push/pull up to 45 lbs, ability to perform CPR for 20 mins with 100‑125 lbs force, frequent bending/stooping/squatting/reaching/kneeling, lifting non‑patient up to 20 lbs occasionally and 5 lbs frequently, exposure to biohazards, body fluids, airborne particles, noisy environment, vision and hearing within normal limits (glasses/contacts/hearing aids permitted).

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year experience; preferred experience in an acute care facility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Assistant - Washington (required).
• Upon hire: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required).

Skills

• Courteous, caring, and understanding attitude towards patients, families, co‑workers, visitors, volunteers, peers, and physicians.
• Well organized, flexible, and able to function effectively and independently as assigned.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrates creative problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer, clerical, phone etiquette and customer service skills.

Benefits

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.

• Full medical/dental/vision coverage.
• 403b retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer‑paid life and disability insurance with additional buy‑up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded EAP and mental health program.

Pay

Salary range: $23.42 – $32.09 per hour (hiring rate dependent on