CNA, Medical Surgical Unit

Location Site: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Medical Surgical units
Position Type: Full Time, 36 hours/weekly, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 7:00 pm – 7:00 am, three 12-hour shifts, variable

Your role with us

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Salem Health, you play a vital role in delivering compassionate, hands-on care during some of the most vulnerable moments in a patient’s life. You’ll assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and collaborate closely with nurses and providers to ensure safe, personalized care. Your empathy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help create a healing environment and build meaningful connections with patients and families.

Our four Medical Surgical units care for a highly diverse patient population with diagnoses such as heart failure, sepsis, renal and respiratory failure, COVID-19, and complex co-morbidities. This setting offers CNAs a broad range of experiences and the opportunity to develop a well-rounded clinical skill set. The Care in Place model allows CNAs to care for patients holistically while collaborating with multiple disciplines to support patients throughout their hospital stay. It’s a fast-paced, rewarding environment where your contributions truly make a difference.

• Completes personal care on each patient as directed by plan of care, including policies and procedures, without continual direct supervision.
• Accurately performs skills per policy and procedure.
• Completes only those skills duties for which competency has been demonstrated basic and advanced skills checklists.
• Documents pertinent patient information concisely and legibly using acceptable medical terminology and abbreviation on all assigned patients.
• Assumes additional clerical responsibilities as department needs dictate.
• Monitors and record vital signs, reporting changes to the nursing team.
• Supports nurses and healthcare staff in delivering personalized, high-quality care.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and healing environment for patients and families.
• Provides emotional support and compassionate care during vulnerable moments.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and team members.
• Helps ensure patient dignity, comfort, and safety at all times.

• Certified in the State of Oregon to practice as a CNA.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).

Additional information

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong teamwork and adaptability, contributing to a collaborative environment that supports optimal patient outcomes.
• Possess well-developed computer skills and ability to learn additional programs with minimal training.
• Proven ability to work tactfully and effectively with physicians, nurses and other hospital employees.

Total rewards package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth. Click here for details.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.