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this role: $21.16/hrmedian $23.93/hr
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 216 posted support services roles in Portland, Oregon rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 12% below the Portland, Oregon median for support services roles.
The Certified Nursing Assistant assists Registered Nurses in providing comprehensive patient care, including monitoring vital signs and supporting admissions, discharges, and transfers. They also assist with patient mobility and perform clinical tasks such as specimen collection and blood glucose testing.
CNA – Float Pool Unit at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. This posting represents a .9 FTE, NIGHT shifts opening (7pm-7:30am, 3, 12 hour shifts per week) with rotating weekends.
Come join the Float Pool Family at Providence St.
Vincent!
We are a diverse family of caregivers that takes pride in collaborating across the hospital in a variety of settings to provide clinically excellent patient and family centered care.
Joining our team brings fantastic opportunities and challenges.
We train to support 10 units in our hospital: Medical A, Medical B, Medical C, Cardiology A, Cardiology B, Surgical, Orthopedics, Neurovascular, Oncology, and Clinical Decision Unit.
After some experience working in our ministry, we offer opportunities to cross-train outside of our Division to Behavioral Health, Interventional Recovery Unit, and the Emergency Department within your scope of practice.
We provide 4 weeks of orientation with an established Float Pool CNA depending on your prior experience. Orientation includes training to work on the floor, serve as a constant observer, and provide support at the Nursing station.
Accomplishments
2021 Medical Surgical Float Pool Unit – recipient of the Exemplary Professional Practice Award
2022 Medical Surgical Float Pool Charge RNs – recipients of the Exemplary Professional Practice Award
2023 & 2024 Housewide Education Symposiums produced by our Unit Partnership Council
2024 Four Medical Surgical Float Pool RNs - recipients of the Outstanding Evidence-Based Practice Award
Extra Incentives
• Night shift differential – $4.00 p/hr
Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to:
Free, convenient, and ample parking
TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford)
Medical Plan Assistance Program- provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income
Tuition reimbursement/education– includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog. Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Oregon Nursing Assistant Certification and a current American Heart Association BLS certification. One year of prior CNA experience is preferred.
professional certificate
Communication
Collaboration
Patient care
Vital signs monitoring
Patient safety
BLS certification
Specimen collection
Transfer assistance
Patient mobility assistance
Clinical documentation
Discharge support
Admissions support
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Free parking
Retirement program
Public transit pass
Medical plan assistance
Counseling and coaching sessions
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$21 - $32/hr
Location
Portland, Oregon
Posted
Sep 1, 2026
Application
Employer website
Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year
Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/orRoth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement.
Lyra Caregiver Assistance program- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year
In this position you will
Contribute to a high functioning team
Assist RN with admissions, discharges, and transfers
Measure and record vital signs, output, and weights
Collect specimens and perform fingerstick capillary blood tests
Assist with client mobility and transfers, using lifts and safe patient handling devices
Opportunities for continuing education and professional development, including annual CNA conference
Other duties as assigned
The Certified Nursing Assistant assists a Registered Nurse (RN) in providing comprehensive nursing care by performing specified duties and functions under the direct supervision of the RN.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St Vincent Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications
Upon hire: Oregon Nursing Assistant Certification License
Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits [https://providence.jobs/benefits/].
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles
Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer [https://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/eeo/]. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity [https://providence.jobs/diversity/] makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Market context
Support services roles in Oregon
Support-services roles in Oregon are often driven by steady demand in schools, hospitals, and other care settings that rely on dependable day-to-day operations. These jobs can be competitive because employers usually look for reliability, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a background check, while offering entry-level access with training, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your availability, driving record, and background-check readiness before applying.
