Department Overview

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is part of the health care team in locations throughout OHSU. The CNA provides direct or general nursing care to patients from admission through discharge under the direction of a licensed nurse and within the parameters of the state licensing board. The CNA assists the patient, patients' families, nursing staff and other support staff to assure the delivery of quality care in a safe and comfortable environment.

Function/Duties of Position

• Assist with the admitting and discharge
• Obtain accurate vital signs and weight. Gather and secure patient valuables
• Complete all unit specific CNA documentation in the patient’s medical record related to: admissions, daily care, vital signs, weight, intake and output, discharge, etc.
• Ambulate patients, provide aides as directed for safety and notifies nurse of additional needs
• Respond to call lights, assure that call light are within reach at all times. Seek assistance of the nurse or other health care personnel as needed
• Assist with or lifts/transfers patients and perform other position requirements safely
• Perform all duties necessary to assure delivery of prescribed diet and to meet all dietary needs
• Empty commodes, bedpans, urinals, foley catheters, colostomies, urostomy, and other drainage receptacles/containers as directed. Collect and test specimens as directed (urine, stool, other)
• Assist the patient with or perform basic hygiene
• Assist with turning/positioning patients as indicated or directed. Assure good body alignment, comfort, range of motion (ROM), and support
• Assume responsibility for professional/job related development, knowledge of advances in technology, use of new equipment and appropriate application of hospital systems. Disinfect or discard equipment/supplies appropriately
• Provide and obtain shift reports with appropriate personnel when necessary or as directed
• Incorporate quality improvement practices into performance
• Incorporate the principles of OHSU’s Mission Statement into performance
• Understand the teaching and research missions of OHSU Hospitals and Clinics
• Support patient and family centered care across the continuum through service coordination
• Perform staff member requirements as outlined in the Compliance Section of the Core Competencies
• Adhere to the OHSU Code of Conduct
• Perform requirements for Staff Members as outlined in Compliance Roles and Responsibilities in OHSU Hospitals and Clinics:
• Carry out job responsibilities in an ethical, effective and professional manner.
• Report potential compliance problems using the reporting processes as outlined in the Code of Conduct
• Model ethical and appropriate behavior, professional standards, compliance, and personal integrit
• Participate in training programs
• Understand and comply with the Code of Conduct, OHSU and departmental policies and procedures, applicable rules and regulations
• Screen for pain and comfort care needs and notify the appropriate health care team member, adhering to the OHSU policy for Pain Management

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Oregon CNA Certification at time of hire BLS required at time of hire, issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network branch of AHA 
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Additional Details

• Requires a variety of shifts and days
• Ability to assist patients and staff in transferring and lifting patients
• Ability to carry and lift up to 35 pounds
• Ability to stand and continually walk for up to 12 hours a day

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu. As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.