CNA - Neurovascular - Medical Surgical

CNA – Neurovascular, Medical Surgical Unit at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center.  This posting represents a .9 FTE, day shift opening (7am-7:30pm, varied days, 3, 12 hour shifts per week) with rotating weekends.   

We are an accredited comprehensive stroke center and epilepsy unit.  This specialized unit cares for post-operative neurosurgery and EMU patients.  Patients on this unit may have received a hyperacute intervention such as endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) or thrombolysis.  Stroke patients generally stay in the hospital for approximately five to seven days. During their stay, the interprofessional stroke team works collaboratively to provide patient and family-centered and evidence-based stroke care. 

Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to: 

• Free, convenient, and ample parking 
• TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford) 
• Medical Plan Assistance Program- provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income 
• Tuition reimbursement/education– includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog.  Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap 
• Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year 
• Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/orRoth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement. 
• Lyra Caregiver Assistance program- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year 

In this position you will:  

• Contribute to a high functioning team  
• Assist RN with admissions, discharges, and transfers 
• Measure and record vital signs, output, and weights   
• Collect specimens and perform fingerstick capillary blood tests  
• Assist with client mobility and transfers, using lifts and safe patient handling devices  
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development, including annual CNA conference  
• Other duties as assigned  

The Certified Nursing Assistant assists a Registered Nurse (RN) in providing comprehensive nursing care by performing specified duties and functions under the direct supervision of the RN.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St Vincent Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Upon hire: Oregon Nursing Assistant Certification License 
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience as a CNA.

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.