Oregon Health & Science University

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Location: US-OR-Portland
Req ID: 2021-8342
Position Category: Certified Nursing Assistant
Position Type: Regular Part-Time
Job Type: AFSCME union represented
Department: 14A General Surgery Unit
Salary Range: $18.00 - $23.93 per hour
Schedule: Variable
Hours: Night Shift, 1900-0730
HR Mission: Healthcare


Department Overview

14A General Surgery unit at OHSU is an acute care unit specializing in major abdominal surgery including but not limited to; colorectal, gastric by-pass, major hernia repairs, Nissens, fistula repairs and fistula management. The patient population ranges from 18 years of age to the elderly. The patients on 14A are generally moderately unstable and require medical and nursing interventions including; intravenous fluids, tube feedings, symptom management including chronic and acute pain, advanced wound management, respiratory care, antibiotics, remote telemetry, prepping for procedures, and behavioral and/or crisis management. The registered nurses who work on 14A also have extensive knowledge in wound management including fistulas and wound vacs. We are the designated acute care unit for Weight Loss Surgery patients. 14A is part of the continuum of care for the Surgical Weight Reduction Center at OHSU which is the premier bariatric surgery center for the treatment of obesity in Portland, Oregon.

Function/Duties of Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant is part of the multi disciplinary team providing care to OHSU patients. The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct or general nursing care to patients from admission through discharge under the direction of a licensed Registered Nurse and within the scope of practice defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. They assist the patients, patient's families and friends, nursing staff, and other OHSU personnel to assure the delivery of comprehensive quality care in a safe, confidential and comfortable environment.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Current unencumbered Oregon State CNA license with CNA 2 (Acute Care) Certification


• BLS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network branch of AHA (upload documentation with online application)


• BLS must not expire during orientation or probation period, and must have the same expiration date (upload documentation with online application)


• Basic math skills


• Basic medical terminology


• Ability to read, write and communicate appropriately and effectively


• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

• One year in acute or long term care OR two years in a patient contact position at OHSU


• Previous hospital experience

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