Full-Time, Days
TITLE: Graduate Nursing Assistant
REPORTS TO POSITION: Varies
DEPARTMENT: Varies
DATE LAST REVIEWED: October 2026
OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together
OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Graduate Nurse Assistant position staffs various units throughout St. Charles Health System. These departments provide 24/7 specialized care to patients throughout their hospitalization and discharge.
POSITION OVERVIEW: In collaboration with community partners, the Graduate Nurse Assistant will have completed a required CNA course in preparation for CNA certification test through the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN).
A Graduate Nursing Assistant, provides patient and family focused care functions as part of the health care team in accordance with the organization’s mission, philosophy, policies and procedures and within the scope of this job description. May function in this role up to 120 days pending CNA Certification through the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN).
This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.
Recognizes, reports, and records observations and care provided.
Functions as an unlicensed assistive care provider under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurse.
Performs duties as outlined in SCHS policy, in which competency has been demonstrated and as assigned by the Registered Nurse.
Answers call lights.
Monitors a patient 1:1 for safety to prevent: falls, disruption of medical devices, self-harm, flight risk situations, and other activities that may cause harm.
Alerts nursing staff if there is a change in the patient’s behavior or condition or the patient requires assistance or other nursing intervention.
May utilize crisis de-escalation techniques to assist in safely de-escalating patients. Assists with crisis intervention process of potentially dangerous patients. Utilizes AVADE training on approach.
Provides patient care hygiene as needed and according to standards.
Stocks unit, transports patients, and assists in keeping the unit clean and free of clutter.
Cleans equipment and helps identify need for maintenance, when appropriate, and ensures rental equipment is returned to agency of ownership.
Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.
Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient’s care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, and communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc.
Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory agencies.
Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
Supports the Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
Required: As required by certification. Successful completion of an accredited CNA course.
Preferred: N/A
Preferred: N/A
Required: N/A
Preferred: Previous experience in a patient care setting.
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers.
Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/stepstool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.
Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.
Never (0%): Climbing ladder/stepstool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle.
Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution.
Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.
Risk for Exposure to BBP.
Schedule Weekly Hours:
36
Caregiver Type:
Regular
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Is Exempt Position?
No
Job Family:
Residents and Trainees
Scheduled Days of the Week:
Variable; includes every other weekend and holidays
Shift Start & End Time:
0700-1930
St. Charles Health System, Inc., headquartered in Bend, Ore., owns and operates St. Charles Bend, Madras, Redmond and Prineville. It also owns family care clinics in Bend, Prineville, Redmond, La Pine and Sisters. St. Charles is a private, not-for-profit Oregon corporation and is the largest employer in Central Oregon with more than 4,800 caregivers. In addition, there are more than 350 active medical staff members and an additional 200+ visiting medical staff members who partner with the health system to provide a wide range of care and service to our communities. Learn more at www.stcharleshealthcare.org.
