CNA Job at Samaritan Health Services in Lincoln City

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Contributes to the nursing care of patients by completing direct patient care duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Samaritan Wound Care treats acute or chronic wounds caused by diabetes, surgery, injury, poor blood flow and/or other problems. The scope of practice is physician driven and centered around wound, ostomy and continence care while maintaining additional adjunctive therapies such as vein medicine and hyperbaric medicine.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current unencumbered Oregon CNA certification required.
• Healthcare provider level BLS required upon hire.
• One (1) year experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
• Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
• Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) WALK - INCLINE
• Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
• Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
• Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 – 60 Lbs
• Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) CARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds
• Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
• Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) KNEEL (on knees)
• Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)
• Walk – Level Surface: LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
• Walk – Level Surface: LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
• Walk – Level Surface: LIFT(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs
• Walk – Level Surface: CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• SIT
• CLIMB - STAIRS
• LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
• CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
• ROTATE TRUNK Standing
• REACH - Upward
• PINCH Fingers
• GRASP Hand/Fist
• REACH - Forward
• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
• FINGER DEXTERITY
• STAND
• BEND FORWARD at waist
• GRASP Hand/Fist
• PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)
• PUSH (20 - 40 pounds force)
• PUSH (40 - 60 pounds force)
• PUSH (60 or more pounds force)