Department Overview

Transplant/Urology/Plastics (4A) is an acute care unit specializing in solid organ transplant (kidney, pancreas, and liver), complex plastic reconstruction surgeries, urology, and nephrology diagnoses and related surgeries. The patient population ranges from 18 years of age to the elderly.

The Certified Nursing Assistant is part of the multi-disciplinary team providing care to OHSU patients. The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct or general nursing care to patients from admission through discharge under the direction of a licensed Registered Nurse and within the scope of practice defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. They assist the patients, patient’s families and friends, nursing staff, and other OHSU personnel to assure the delivery of comprehensive quality care in a safe, confidential and comfortable environment.

Function/Duties of Position

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential functions indicate those key responsibilities that meet one or more of the following descriptors: (1) the position exists to perform the function, (2) the number of employees available to perform the function is limited, (3) the function is so highly specialized that the person is hired for his/her expertise or ability to perform the function. The percentage of duties must equal 100%

1. Assist with the admitting and discharge

2. Obtain accurate vital signs and weight. Gather and secure patient valuables

3. 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.

4. Ambulate patients, provide aides as directed for safety and notifies nurse of additional needs

5. 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

6. Assist with or lifts/transfers patients and perform other position requirements safely

7. Perform all duties necessary to assure delivery of prescribed diet and to meet all dietary needs

8. Empty commodes, bedpans, urinals, foley catheters, colostomies, urotomy, and other drainage receptacles/containers as directed. Collect and test specimens as directed (urine, stool, other)

9. Assist the patient with or perform basic hygiene

10. Assist with turning/positioning patients as indicated or directed. Assure good body alignment, comfort, range of motion (ROM), and support

11. 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

12. Provide and obtain shift reports with appropriate personnel when necessary or as directed

13. Incorporate quality improvement practices into performance

14. Incorporate the principles of OHSU’s Mission Statement into performance

15. Understand the teaching and research missions of OHSU Hospitals and Clinics

16. Support patient and family centered care across the continuum through service coordination

17. Perform staff member requirements as outlined in the Compliance Section of the Core Competencies

18. Adhere to the OHSU Code of Conduct 

19. 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 integrity.Participate in training programs.

Understand and comply with the Code of Conduct, OHSU and departmental policies and procedures, applicable rules and regulations.

20. 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

Qualifications

Required

Preferred

Education:

High school diploma or GED

Experience:

Previous hospital experience preferred

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

Basic math skills

Basic medical terminology skills

Registrations, Certifications and/or Licenses:

Oregon State CNA license or CNA 2 (Acute Care) certification

BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Compliance:

- Code of conduct

- Respect in the workplace

- Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole

Not applicable

Preferred Qualifications

CNA II

Additional Details

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & EQUIPMENT USAGE: This describes the physical requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Example: Ability to carry and lift up to 35 pounds. Ability to stand for four continuous 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.