Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Oregon Health & Science University – Portland, Oregon

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-38251
Position Category: Certified Nursing Assistant
Job Type: AFSCME union represented
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Procedural Care Unit (11B PCU OHSU Hospital and Level 2 at CHH-2)
Posting Salary Range: $22.69 - $30.26 per hour
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Full Time Day Shift
Posting Hours: 0900-1730 Monday through Friday
HR Mission: Healthcare
Drug Testable: Yes

Department Overview

The PCU CNA works as a member of an interdisciplinary team at CHH2 and 11B Procedural Care Units. Provides support to the nursing team caring for patients receiving pre/post care for procedures and diagnostics in the Multispecialty Procedure Units (MSPU). The CNA assists the patient, patient¿s families, nursing staff, and other support staff to ensure the delivery of quality care in a safe and comfortable environment. The CNA also has primary responsibility for ensuring the units are adequately stocked to support patient care.

Function/Duties of Position

• Assist with the admitting and discharge
• Obtain accurate vital signs and weight
• Complete all unit specific CNA documentation in the patient’s medical record related to: admissions, daily care, vital signs, weight, intake and output, discharge, etc.
• Assist the patient with any and all basic hygiene, lifting, transport, dietary support, and other personal needs and medical necessities
• Support patient and family centered care
• Report potential compliance problems as outlined in the Code of Conduct
• Model ethical and appropriate behavior, professional standards, compliance, and personal integrity
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Oregon CNA1 Certification at time of hire
• BLS required at time of hire, issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Additional Details

Benefits:

• Two raises per year – One at anniversary date and one across the board annual increase
• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Night Shift Differential
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)