CNA - Float Pool
Good Shepherd Health Care·Hermiston, Oregon
Good Shepherd Health Care·Hermiston, Oregon
Provide compassionate, patient-centered care by assisting with daily living activities and monitoring vital signs across various hospital departments. Support licensed nursing staff by communicating changes in patient conditions and maintaining a safe clinical environment.
Employer Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits!
Min: $20.48 Max: $31.24 Float Pool FLEX SCHEDULE Days/Nights Part-Time 24 hrs./week Definition of Position: Provide compassionate, patient-centered care by assisting patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, toileting, and mobility, while promoting comfort, dignity, and safety. Obtain and document vital signs, accurately record patient care, and promptly communicate changes in patient condition to the licensed nursing staff. Maintain a safe, clean environment and support quality patient care while working under the direction and supervision of registered nurses and other licensed healthcare professionals. As a Float Pool CNA, adapt quickly to varying patient populations and clinical environments by providing coverage across multiple hospital departments based on staffing and patient care needs. Float assignments may include, but are not limited to, Medical-Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Emergency Department (ED), Family Birth Center, Treatment Center, and Surgical Services. Perform established responsibilities as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Ward Clerk, and/or Patient Sitter as assigned, demonstrating flexibility, strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to deliver high-quality care in fast-paced and diverse healthcare settings.
Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality Convey empathy and compassion to both patients and coworkers. Report to primary nurse or shift charge nurse any changes in patient condition. Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation. Communicate effectively and therapeutically with patients and their friends, family, and caregivers. Able to provide a CNA level scope of care based on Oregon State Board of Nursing, age specific, cultural, physical and psychosocial well-being. The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures. Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum). Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education Required: High school diploma or GED Preferred: None Licenses/ certifications/ registrations Required: State of Oregon Certified Nursing Assistant License, BLS Preferred: None Experience Required: None.
1 year of previous experience Certified Nursing Assisting experience.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid State of Oregon Certified Nursing Assistant license along with BLS certification. While no experience is required, one year of previous CNA experience is preferred.
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