CNA/CNA2 - Med/Surg in Astoria, Oregon at Columbia Memorial Hospital

The Medical Surgical Certified Nursing Assistant position provides clinical and clerical support to the licensed staff.

Job Requirements
A working knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge and skills required to provide excellent patient care. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

License/Certification:
Current OSBN (Oregon State Board of Nursing) CNA certification required. Current BLS certification required through American Heart Association.

Education and/or Experience:
Minimum Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate of a certified Nursing Assistant program. Minimum Experience: Acute care facility experience preferred. Continuing Education: Must attend required in-services.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Conditions / ADA Compliance
Ability to lift and transfer patients is required, usually with the assistance of co-workers. Normal or corrected vision is required. Normal or corrected hearing is necessary to distinguish differences in monitor alarms, heartbeats, and breathing. Manual dexterity is required to operate equipment. Subject to physical and emotional stress of work environment. Occasional exposure to infectious diseases. Works inside. Walking and standing much of the time while on duty. Long shifts necessary at times. Subject to occasional physical and emotional stress within a fast-paced environment. Pushes/pulls loaded adult stretchers, beds, wheelchairs, crash carts and equipment carts. Transfers patients to/from cars, stretchers, beds, chairs and ambulates as necessary. Tolerates bending, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling for 12 hours. Lifts or carries up to 50 lbs.