Job Description

The nursing philosophy at Legacy focuses on our patients and their families. Everything we do centers around them. At Legacy, you will be part of an interprofessional team focused on one goal: making life better for our patients and the community. If you believe this is an environment in which you would thrive, we invite you to consider this opportunity as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland is known for its specialty programs and clinical excellence. Legacy Good Samaritan features nationally renowned doctors in cancer care, kidney transplantations, neurology, ophthalmology, weight-loss surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation and more, plus Oregon’s only 24-hour urgent care that’s located alongside an emergency room, with access to emergency care if needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides care delegated and supervised by a registered nurse to meet the needs of clients determined by condition, development and age.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the plan of care as delegated.
• Organizes and adapts plan of care with consideration for patient/client’s needs, desires and routines.
• Demonstrates awareness and reinforces priorities in the plan of care.
• Encourages self-care and independence as appropriate as defined by Department Specific Addendum.
• Identifies normal and abnormal mental function and demonstrates skills for addressing the needs and behaviors of the cognitively impaired.
• Cares for and maintains client’s environment by avoiding environmental hazards, using restraints properly, and consistently using infection control procedures and barriers.
• Recognizes abnormal signs and symptoms of common disease conditions and communicates accurately and with timeliness.
• Provides and maintains basic nutrition and oral fluid intake.
• Recognizes emergencies and responds demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Completes documentation according to guidelines.

Licensure

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license required.
• BLS for Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.

Pay Range

USD $20.95 - USD $28.37 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you