Samaritan Health Services is hiring: CNA 2 in Corvallis

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

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Medical Surgical unit specializes in the care of acutely ill adults and of those who require surgery both emergent and elective. Medical Surgical patients are given the highest standards of professional care by registered nurses and nurse assistants. Specialty certification in Medical Surgical Nursing is strongly encouraged and supported.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Current unencumbered Oregon CNA Level 2 certification required. Applicants with a current, unencumbered Oregon CNA certification may be considered and offered training to CNA2.

One (1) year experience in a hospital or long term care facility preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)

1. WALK - INCLINE
2. LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
3. LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
4. LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 – 60 Lbs
5. SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
6. WALK – LEVEL SURFACE
7. LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
8. LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
9. LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs
10. SQUAT Repetitive
11. SIT
12. CLIMB - STAIRS
13. LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
14. LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
15. ROTATE TRUNK Standing
16. REACH - Upward
17. GRASP Hand/Fist
18. REACH - Forward
19. MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
20. FINGER DEXTERITY
21. STAND
22. BEND FORWARD at waist
23. GRASP Hand/Fist

About the company

The Samaritan Health Services is a non-profit, integrated delivery healthcare system consisting of five hospitals in Oregon and is headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon.