Location: Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Company: PACS

Pay: $24.23 - $29.23 per hour

Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care across various settings, including long-term care, assisted living, hospitals, and outpatient clinics. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills in patient care, medical documentation, and health monitoring are essential to improving patient outcomes. Experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks is highly valued. The CNA will work closely with interdisciplinary teams to deliver compassionate care tailored to each patient's needs.

Duties

• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility assistance using equipment like Hoyer lifts.
• Monitor and record vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature accurately within medical records systems.
• Support medication administration under supervision, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to HIPAA regulations.
• Provide specialized care for patients with dementia, Alzheimer's, memory impairments, or behavioral health needs.
• Assist with catheter care, wound care, and aseptic techniques to prevent infection and promote healing.
• Support patients in post-acute care settings such as skilled nursing facilities or home & community care environments.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams in acute care settings like ICU, emergency medicine, or Level I Trauma Centers to deliver timely patient services.
• Maintain compliance with all safety protocols including basic life support (BLS), infection control procedures, and HIPAA regulations.
• Document patient interactions thoroughly using EMR/EHR systems such as Cerner or eClinicalWorks for accurate medical records management.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families about health conditions and treatments.

Benefits:

401(k)
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
License reimbursement
Mileage reimbursement
Paid orientation
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Paid training
Vision insurance
 
Work Location: In person