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CNA - Medical Surgical

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Portland, Oregon

You'll work on a neurovascular med-surg unit caring for post-op neurosurgery and EMU patients.

Posted Oct 14

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour nights · nights, with varied days This posting represents a .6 FTE, NIGHT shift opening (7pm-7:30am, varied days, 2, 12 hour shifts per week)2 twelve-hour shifts a week
Unit and setting
Neurovascular Medical Surgical Unit · Hospital This specialized unit cares for post-operative neurosurgery and EMU patients.post-op neurosurgery and EMU patients
License
CNA license Upon hire: Oregon Nursing Assistant Certification License
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Oregon nursing assistant certification, required upon hire Upon hire: Oregon Nursing Assistant Certification License Check your license
Certification
BLS from the American Heart Association, required upon hire Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Preferred

Experience
1 year of CNA experience preferred 1 year of experience as a CNA.

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Portland staff CNA rolesPortland staff CNA postings that state pay run $18/hr to $21/hr, the middle half $18/hr to $21/hr, across 35 postings.
Tuition assistance
Offered

Benefits

  • BenefitsFree, convenient and ample parkingFree, convenient, and ample parking
  • BenefitsTriMet annual pass within the Portland Service Area
  • BenefitsMedical plan assistance: free or reduced-cost coverage based on household size and incomeMedical Plan Assistance Program- provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income
  • BenefitsTuition: up to $5,250 a year for select degrees in the Guild catalogup to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog
  • BenefitsRequired books and fees covered or reimbursable at select Guild schools, up to the program funding capRequired books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap
  • BenefitsUp to 25 days paid time off a yearPaid Time Off - Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year
More benefits (10)
  • BenefitsRetirement plan with employer match and discretionary contributionsThe Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions
  • BenefitsUp to 25 counseling or coaching sessions a yearLyra Caregiver Assistance program- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year
  • BenefitsContinuing education and an annual CNA conferenceOpportunities for continuing education and professional development, including annual CNA conference
  • Free, convenient, and ample parking
  • TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff in the Portland Service Area
  • Medical Plan Assistance Program
  • Tuition reimbursement/education
  • Paid Time Off up to 25 days per year (benefit eligible)
  • Retirement employer match and discretionary contributions
  • Lyra Caregiver Assistance program

The role and schedule

Union
Union position
Day to day
admissions, discharges and transfers with the RN Assist RN with admissions, discharges, and transfers
Day to day
vital signs, output and weights Measure and record vital signs, output, and weights
Day to day
collect specimens and do fingerstick blood tests Collect specimens and perform fingerstick capillary blood tests
Day to day
mobility and transfers using lifts and safe patient handling devices Assist with client mobility and transfers, using lifts and safe patient handling devices
Weekends
rotating weekends with rotating weekends and holidays
Holidays
rotating holidays
Details
Accredited comprehensive stroke center and epilepsy unit We are an accredited comprehensive stroke center and epilepsy unit.
Details
Stroke patients usually stay five to seven days Stroke patients generally stay in the hospital for approximately five to seven days.
Details
Works under direct supervision of an RN
Details
Moving to another Providence facility may change your current benefits Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits.

The workplace

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Providence
Health system employer
Parking
Free, convenient and ample parking Free, convenient, and ample parking

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday and call?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

Posted on Providence’s careers page.

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CNA – Neurovascular, Medical Surgical Unit at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. This posting represents a .6 FTE, NIGHT shift opening (7pm-7:30am, varied days, 2

  • 12 hour shifts per week) with rotating weekends and holidays.

We are an accredited comprehensive stroke center and epilepsy unit. This specialized unit cares for post-operative neurosurgery and EMU patients. Patients on this unit may have received a hyperacute intervention such as endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) or thrombolysis.

Stroke patients generally stay in the hospital for approximately five to seven days. During their stay, the interprofessional stroke team works collaboratively to provide patient and family-centered and evidence-based stroke care. 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 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

Preferred Qualifications

1 year of experience as a CNA. Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons.

These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

What's around it?

In Portland, OR

Portland, ORFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% above the US average

Median rent
$1,655/mo
Household income
$90,919/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Portland, OR

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