Job Title Certified Nursing Assistant

Department Neurosciences, Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery

Location OHS 9C15

Work Unit Description

Neurosciences & OTO/Head & Neck Surgery provides care to adolescent through geriatric patients ranging from 16-100+ who have a variety of diagnoses which require medical or surgical interventions and recovery for Neurosurgical, Neurological, Stroke, Otolaryngology, and Oral Maxillo- Facial conditions. This population may include, but is not limited to:

• Neurosurgery

• Involves all aspects of pre and post neurosurgery care involving frequent neuro assessment, safety checks, and pain management. Craniotomies - for intracranial hemorrhages, brain tumors, shunts, aneurysms, neuralgias, and traumatic brain injuries. Spine surgeries - for disc herniation, fractures, tumor removal, and congenital disorders. Transphenodial resection of pituitary tumors - care involves management of lumbar drains, frequent labs, close monitoring of specialized assessments.

• Neurology

• Care for patients with encephalopathies, multiple sclerosis, Guillian-barre syndrome, myasthenia gravis, auto-immune diseases, seizure disorders including epilepsy monitoring, with ictal SPECT injection and foramen ovale placement, and neurological disorders of unknown etiologies.
• Stroke

• Certified acute care - includes frequent observation and neuro assessment, potentially unstable and at high risk for complications

Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery

Includes new tracheotomies and total laryngectomies, tissue transfers (free flap or rotational flap), thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy, and resection of head and neck carcinomas. Involves all aspects of pre and post-operative care including specialized and frequent airway management, artificial airways, respiratory, flap, drain assessments, safety checks, and pain management.

Oral Maxillo-Facial Surgery

Includes jaw fractures, reconstruction, dental abscess, and complex dental procedures. Involves all aspects of pre and post-operative care involving specialized and frequent airway management, respiratory assessments, safety checks, and pain management.

Designated care unit for all lumbar drains, acute strokes, new tracheotomies and Overflow unit for ophthalmology and orthopedic-spine.

Work Schedule, Hours, FTE, Salary Range

• FTE: 0.8, Part Time
• Schedule: Variable nights, 2300-0700
• Salary Range: $15.52 - $20.69
• Location: Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)
• Job Type: Union Represented (AFSCME)

Functions/Duties of Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant is part of the health care team in locations throughout OHSU. The CNA provides direct or general nursing care to patients from admission through discharge under the direction of a licensed nurse and within the parameters of the state licensing board. The CNA assists the patient, patients' families, nursing staff and other support staff to assure the delivery of quality care in a safe and comfortable environment.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Oregon CNA license with CNA2 (Acute Care) Certification
• BLS required at time of hire
• One year in acute or long term care, OR
• Two years in a patient contact position at OHSU
• Basic math skills
• Basic medical terminology
• Ability to read, write and communicate appropriately and effectively
• Constant exposure to usual hospital environmental conditions
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals
• Frequent assignments with tight time frames
• Frequent assignment changes from shift to shift, day to day
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous OHSU experience
• Experience with stroke, dementia, memory care, & post-surgical patients

Additional Details

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or [email protected].

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