Certified Nursing Assistant II, Ambulatory anti-coagulation

Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301

Department: Ambulatory Anti Coagulation

Position Type: Full time, 40 hours/week

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Hours will vary between 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Your role with us

A Certified Nursing Assistant II (CNA II) in Ambulatory Anticoagulation provides essential patient care by performing skilled tasks within their competency, assisting with daily activities, and monitoring for changes in patient condition to promptly report to the primary nurse. They ensure patient safety and comfort, reinforce teaching related to daily living activities, and maintain accurate documentation. Additionally, they support unit operations through flexible scheduling, resource management, and participation in staff orientation.

What you'll do

• Performs patient care tasks competently within demonstrated skills, assisting with personal care and encouraging self-care while respecting patients' developmental levels.
• Observes and promptly reports any changes in patient condition or behavior to the primary nurse to ensure timely intervention.
• Reinforces patient education related to activities of daily living and ensures patient identification before treatments or tests.
• Accurately documents patient information using proper medical terminology and is proficient in electronic data entry and downtime procedures.
• Maintains a safe environment by following infection control protocols, proper equipment use, and safe lifting/transfer techniques.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and tasks to support unit productivity, including running errands and maintaining supplies.
• Supports team functioning by accepting diverse assignments, floating to other units as needed, and assisting in orienting new staff.

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant II (CNA II) certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Additional Information

• Recent experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology preferred.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you'll find more than a job, you'll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.