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CNA - Clinical Decision Unit

You'll help the RN with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.

Posted Sep 25

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour day shifts, 3 per week day shift opening (7am-7:30pm, 3, 12 hour shifts per week)3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Clinical Decision Unit · Hospital CNA - Clinical Decision Unit at Providence Portland Medical Center.
License
CNA license Upon hire: Oregon Nursing Assistant Certification License.
Term
Permanent This posting represents a 0.9 FTE, day shift opening0.9 FTE

Do you qualify?

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

Preferred

Experience
Hospital or long-term care experience Experience in a hospital or long-term care setting.

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 for benefit-eligible staff in the Portland Service Area
  • BenefitsFree or reduced-cost medical 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 reimbursement up to $5,250 a year for select degreesTuition reimbursement/education- includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog.
  • BenefitsUp to 25 paid days off per yearPaid Time Off - Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year
  • BenefitsEmployer match and discretionary retirement contributionsRetirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions
More benefits (8)
  • BenefitsUp to 25 counseling or coaching sessions a yearLyra Caregiver Assistance program- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year
  • 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
  • Retirement program with employer match and discretionary contributions
  • Lyra Caregiver Assistance program

The role and schedule

Union
Union position
Day to day
Admissions, discharges and transfers 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
Specimen collection and fingerstick blood tests Collect specimens and perform fingerstick capillary blood tests
Day to day
Patient mobility and transfers with lifts Assist with client mobility and transfers, using lifts and safe patient handling devices
Hours stated
day shift opening (7am-7:30pm, 3, 12 hour shifts per week) with rotating weekends.
Weekends
Rotating weekends with rotating weekends
Details
Benefits may change if you transfer to another Providence facility Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits.

The workplace

Providence logo
Providence
Health system employer
Parking
Free 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

Original listing

Posted on Providence’s careers page.

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CNA - Clinical Decision Unit at Providence Portland Medical Center. This posting represents a 0.9 FTE, day shift opening (7am-7:30pm, 3

  • 12 hour shifts per week) with rotating weekends.

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 (CNA) provides direct patient care under the supervision and direction of an RN, utilizing the care plan. The CNA 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 Portland 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

Experience in a hospital or long-term care setting. 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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