Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-38875
Position Category: Certified Nursing Assistant
Job Type: AFSCME union represented
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Comprehensive Pain Center
Posting Salary Range: $22.69 - $30.26 per hour
Posting FTE: 1.00
HR Mission: Healthcare
Drug Testable: Yes

Department Overview

The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine is integral to the healthcare, education and research missions at OHSU. The Comprehensive Pain Center (CPC) team includes physicians, psychologists, physician associates/nurse practitioners, and a naturopath who deliver comprehensive care, training opportunities for fellows and residents, and research to improve the lives of patients experiencing acute and chronic pain. We provide pain management techniques such as injections, blocks, stimulators, and cancer pain care. The department is also nationally recognized in pediatric pain management.

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 from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.

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)

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