Certified Nursing Assistant

Reports to Position: Department Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager

Department: Varies

Date Last Reviewed: April 2025

Our Vision

Creating America’s healthiest community, together

Our Mission

In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

Our Values

Accountability, Caring, Teamwork and Safety

Department Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) staffs various units throughout St. Charles Health System. These departments provide 24/7 specialized care to patients throughout their hospitalization and discharge.

Position Overview

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides patient and family focused care as part of the health care team in accordance with the St. Charles Health System mission, philosophy, policies and procedures and within the parameters established by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Reviews and follows directions in the delivery of care of assigned patient(s) within their scope of duties.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and mobilization.
• Promptly responds to patient call lights and attends to patients’ needs or notifies the appropriate staff for assistance.
• Accurately measures and records patients’ vital signs and promptly reports any abnormalities to the nursing team.
• Assists patients with repositioning in bed, ambulation, and transferring to/from beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
• Alerts nursing staff if there is a change in the patient’s behavior or condition.
• Provides and contributes to a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Follows hospital infection prevention protocols.
• Maintains competency in supportive care for the patient.
• Maintains accurate and thorough documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Transports patients, blood, specimens and other items as needed.
• Performs additional authorized duties as needed.
• Demonstrates awareness of, and supports, St. Charles departmental and operating unit goals.
• Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development.
• Communicates effectively and maintains professional relationships.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.

Education

Required: As required by certification. Completion of additional SCHS CNA training course within 45 days of hire.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: Certified Nursing Assistant with the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

Experience

Preferred: CNA or other previous experience in a patient care setting.

Physical Requirements

Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation.

Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds.

Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching.

Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.

Schedule Weekly Hours

36

Caregiver Type

Regular

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Is Exempt Position?

No

Job Family

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Scheduled Days of the Week

Variable; includes every other weekend and holidays

Shift Start & End Time

0700-1930