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CNA - Medical Telemetry Unit Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics - 3.7 Salem, OR Job Details Full-time 22 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Qualifications BLS Certification CNA Full Job Description CNA -
Medical Telemetry Unit Salem, OR, US Certified Nurse Assistant Full Time Job ID:
#16103 Location:
Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301 Department:
Medical Telemetry Unit Position Type:
Full Time, 36 hours/week, Non-Exempt Schedule:
7:00 pm - 7:30 am, 12 hour shifts, variable scheduled days Your role with us As a certified nursing assistant on the medical telemetry unit at Salem Health, you will play a vital role in supporting the nursing team by providing direct patient care to individuals requiring continuous monitoring. Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility; obtaining and recording vital signs; monitoring input and output; and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to nursing staff. CNAs in telemetry must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and demonstrate strong communication, observation, and teamwork skills. Your empathy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help create a healing environment and build meaningful connections with patients and families. What you'll do Assist patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Monitor and record vital signs, reporting changes to the nursing team. Support nurses and healthcare staff in delivering personalized, high-quality care. Maintain a clean, safe, and healing environment for patients and families. Provide emotional support and compassionate care during vulnerable moments. Communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and team members. Help ensure patient dignity, comfort, and safety at all times. Required qualifications Licensed in the State of Oregon to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Current Basic Life Support (BLS). Total rewards package Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. 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 .
