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Nursing assistant

Samaritan Health Services·Portland, Oregon

$18 - $28/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 19 hours ago
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About the role

The Nursing Assistant provides compassionate direct patient care and assists with activities of daily living under the supervision of a nurse. They work collaboratively with the care team to support patient ambulation, comfort, and accurate medical documentation.

Location

  • Samaritan
  • Medical
  • Center
  • Department: 01.6013
  • SMC 5
  • PRATT
  • Pay
  • Range: $17.97 - $27.86 Care for our community, and your career. The Nursing Assistant provides compassionate patient care to a diverse age group of patients with a variety of medical and/or surgical conditions. This individual provides direct patient care and works collaboratively with other patient care team members including the patient and family, to achieve optimal patient outcomes. All care is provided under the direction and supervision of a registered or licensed nurse. The Nursing Assistant assists with activities of daily living and delegated patient care treatments and procedures. Is responsible to assist with ambulation of patients, turning patients and promoting comfort. Previous experience or graduated from a Nursing Assistant program preferred. Ability to document on medical records and patient care forms and understand printed health related material. One year or more experience as a Nurse Assistant preferable. Computer experience preferred. Works effectively with others, possess tact, discretion and diplomacy. Ability to work under stress and complete duties sometimes with numerous interruptions. Must be able to write legibly and be able to document, accurately, type of care given. Must be able to communicate information to supervisor and co-workers. Must be familiar with equipment used to move patients, take vital signs and document. Ability to understand printed health related material. BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire High school level of knowledge ​ Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
  • Work
  • Shift: FLSA7DAY- 12
  • Hours
  • Night
  • Shift (United
  • States of
  • America)
  • Position
  • Hours: 72 Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Candidates should have a high school level of knowledge and preferably one year of experience in a nursing assistant role. A BLS certification is required or must be obtained within three months of hire.

  • high school
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Patient care
  • Computer literacy
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Ambulation assistance
  • BLS certification
  • Medical documentation

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$18 - $28/hr
Location
Portland, Oregon
Posted
Jul 29, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Samaritan Health Services

Thousands of your friends and neighbors make up Samaritan Health Services. We’re a not-for-profit network of hospitals, clinics and health services caring for more than 250,000 residents in the mid-Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast. We work together to provide...

Salary listed on 144 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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