JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse within the CNA scope of practice. Performs clerical duties within the department or patient care team as assigned.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Intensive Care Unit provides direct care or influences care for acutely/critically ill patients who are at high risk for actual or potential life-threatening health problems. The ICU provides care through advanced knowledge and experience in a setting that provides intensive monitoring, assessments, and interventions.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Current unencumbered Oregon CNA certification required. Healthcare provider level BLS required upon hire.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Time Management:

Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

Social Perceptiveness:

Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

Communication:

Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely (1

• 10% of the time) Occasionally (11
• 33% of the time) Frequently (34
• 66% of the time) Continually (67
• 100% of the time) CLIMB
• LADDER LIFT (Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 60 or more Lbs CARRY 2-handed, 20
• 40 pounds SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) KNEEL (on knees) PULL (0-20 pounds force)

SIT CLIMB

• STAIRS LIFT (Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 40
• 60 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
• 54") 20
• 40 Lbs SQUAT Repetitive

ROTATE TRUNK

Sitting

ROTATE TRUNK

Standing PULL (40

• 60 pounds force) WALK
• LEVEL

SURFACE LIFT

(Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 0
• 20 Lbs LIFT (

Overhead:

54" and above) 0

• 20 Lbs REACH
• Upward

MANUAL DEXTERITY

Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH

Fingers LIFT (Knee to chest: 24

• 54") 0
• 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to

Eye:

up to 54") 0

• 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0
• 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0
• 20 pounds

STAND BEND FORWARD

at waist REACH

• Forward GRASP Hand/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PUSH (20-40 pounds force) PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PUSH (60 or more pounds force)