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CNA / Ward Clerk - Med/Surg

Good Shepherd Health Care System$21.74/hrHermiston, ORPart timePosted 2mo agoStill open, checked every night
  • Certification preferred
  • BLS
  • CNA certification

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This posting states $21.74 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Oregon post a median of $25.09 an hour, the middle half $23.51–$26.85, across 108 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in Oregon earn a median of $23.96 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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What Oregon requires of a certified nursing assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certified by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

  • Training: at least 105 hours, 40 of them supervised clinical practice.
  • Exam: Board-approved competency examination taken after an approved program.

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  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.4% · Stating an hourly rate 47.4%

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About the job

Overview Hourly Rate: Min: $21.74 Max: $33.30 Med/Surg Night Shift 6:30pm-7:00am Wk 1: Fri, Sat/ Wk 2: Sun, Mon Definition of Position: Direct care of patients by assisting with personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, and mobility, while also monitoring vital signs, documenting care, and communicating changes in patient condition to the nursing staff. CNAs work under the supervision of nurses and are responsible for providing compassionate care and ensuring patient safety and comfort. Responsibilities Essential Job Functions: Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality Convey empathy and compassion to both patients and coworkers. Report to primary nurse or shift charge nurse any changes in patient condition. Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation. Communicate effectively and therapeutically with patients and their friends, family, and caregivers. Able to provide a CNA level scope of care based on Oregon State Board of Nursing, age specific, cultural, physical and psychosocial well-being. Assist in duties as assigned by the Shift Charge such as processing admission, discharge, and shift audit documents. Answering the phone calls to the unit. The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures. Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum). Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Qualifications: Education Required: High school diploma or GED Preferred: None Licenses/ certifications/ registrations Required: State of Oregon Certified Nursing Assistant License, BLS Preferred: None Experience Required: None. Preferred: 1 year of previous experience Certified Nursing Assisting experience. Other: None Physical Requirements: The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. May to sit for long periods of time. Working Conditions: This position is performed primarily in an indoor healthcare environment, such as a hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility. While the work setting is protected from outdoor weather conditions, it may be subject to variable indoor temperatures. The role involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment, with the expectation that all staff follow appropriate safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. The health care environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances, including high-pressure or emergency situations. The work setting also involves multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to medical equipment, staff activity, and patient needs. 24 Hours USD $21.74/Hr. USD $33.30/Hr. 01-3030 Medical / Surgical Night

Essential Job Functions: Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality Convey empathy and compassion to both patients and coworkers. Report to primary nurse or shift charge nurse any changes in patient condition. Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation. Communicate effectively and therapeutically with patients and their friends, family, and caregivers. Able to provide a CNA level scope of care based on Oregon State Board of Nursing, age specific, cultural, physical and psychosocial well-being. Assist in duties as assigned by the Shift Charge such as processing admission, discharge, and shift audit documents. Answering the phone calls to the unit. The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures. Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum). Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Education Required: High school diploma or GED Preferred: None Licenses/ certifications/ registrations Required: State of Oregon Certified Nursing Assistant License, BLS Preferred: None Experience Required: None. Preferred: 1 year of previous experience Certified Nursing Assisting experience. Other: None Physical Requirements: The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. May to sit for long periods of time. Working Conditions: This position is performed primarily in an indoor healthcare environment, such as a hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility. While the work setting is protected from outdoor weather conditions, it may be subject to variable indoor temperatures. The role involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment, with the expectation that all staff follow appropriate safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. The health care environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances, including high-pressure or emergency situations. The work setting also involves multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to medical equipment, staff activity, and patient needs.

From Good Shepherd Health Care System's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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