Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Adult Acute Care

Role Overview

As a Certified Nursing Assistant at OHSU, you will play a vital role in delivering patient-centered care and supporting clinical teams. You will assist with daily living activities, medical needs, and documentation to ensure each patient receives high-quality, compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support patient admissions and discharges

• Record accurate vital signs and weights

• Complete CNA documentation related to admissions, daily care, intake/output, and discharges

• Assist patients with hygiene, mobility, dietary needs, and personal care

• Uphold and promote patient- and family-centered care

• Report compliance concerns as outlined in OHSU’s Code of Conduct

• Demonstrate ethical behavior, professionalism, and integrity

• Perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Current Openings

Part-Time (Not Bonus Eligible):

• Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit: 0.6 FTE, set schedule – Tuesday, Friday, Sunday (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM)

Full-Time Day Shift:

• General Surgery: 1 opening, 0.9 FTE

• General Medicine: 1 opening, 0.9 FTE

• Trauma Unit: 1 opening, 0.9 FTE

Full-Time Night Shift:

• Float Pool: 5 openings, 0.9 FTE each

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• Current Oregon CNA 1 Certification at time of hire

• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire

Compensation & Benefits

• Raises twice a year: Anniversary-based and annual increase

• Comprehensive health coverage: 100% for full-time employees; 88% for dependents

• Life insurance: $25,000 term life coverage at no cost

• Night shift differential

• Two above-market pension plan options

• Generous leave benefits:

  • Up to 200 vacation hours/year (based on service)

  • Up to 96 hours of sick leave/year

  • 8 paid holidays/year

• Substantial transit discounts (TriMet and C-Tran)

• Additional programs: Tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)