Department Overview

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs delegated clinical and administrative duties within the supervising physician’s scope of practice consistent with the CNA’s education, training, and demonstrated competency. This includes escorting patients to the treatment area, taking and recording vital signs, cleaning chairs and preparing private infusion rooms. In addition, the CNA assists in maintaining the practice environment in a clean, orderly condition. Functions as an integral member of the Department by contributing to new ideas for improving customer service and reducing costs. Provides high quality customer service to both external and internal customers that meet or exceeds the service standards of the health care industry. This duty includes prompt and professional communication efforts, face-to-face customer contact skills, flexible coverage of internal service needs and the continuous application of process improvement methods and skills for office services.

Function/Duties of Position

Patient Care. takes and records vital signs such as blood pressure, height, weight; provides patients with needs to make them comfortable such as blankets or drinks; assists nursing with tasks that fall within scope of responsibility; observes and reports changes in patient's conditions, assists with enrollment of patients with infusion pumps

Facility Maintenance. Stocks and orders supplies in designated areas; cleans chairs and rooms with disinfectant; takes inventory of supplies.

Miscellaneous. Obtain blood from hospital lab when needed; performs tasks as needed and appropriate for CNA.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current unencumbered Oregon State CNA Certification at time of hire
• Current BLS certification - must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network branch of AHA
• Basic math skills
• Basic medical terminology
• Ability to read, write and communicate appropriately and effectively
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 6 months working as a CNA directly in a medical office/clinical setting
• At least 6 months experience working with an electronic medical record
• EPIC preferred
• Previous experience in an Oncology setting

Additional Details

• Ability to carry lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to stand for long durations of time
• Ability to travel to different sites occasionally as needed

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.