CNA - Orthopedics Unit

Location Site: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Orthopedics Unit
Position Type: Full Time, 36 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 7:00 am – 7:30 pm, 12 hours shifts, variable scheduled days

Your role with us

As a certified nursing assistant (CNA) at Salem Health, you play a vital role in delivering compassionate, hands-on care during some of the most vulnerable moments in a patient’s life. You’ll assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and collaborate closely with nurses and providers to ensure safe, personalized care. Your empathy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help create a healing environment and build meaningful connections with patients and families.

The orthopedic unit is located on the sixth floor of Building B. Our 46-bed specialty unit provides exceptional care to patients with both surgical and nonsurgical musculoskeletal conditions including orthopedic cases involving fractures, traumatic injuries, degenerative diseases, congenital disorders, infections, and total joint replacements.

As the first unit in Oregon to earn the Center of Excellence Disease Specific Certification from The Joint Commission for total hip and knee replacements, we take pride in our commitment to clinical excellence. Our success is driven by a strong interdisciplinary team approach, ensuring high-quality outcomes and a positive experience for every patient.

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 CNA.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).

Additional Information

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong teamwork and adaptability, contributing to a collaborative environment that supports optimal patient outcomes.

• Proven ability to work tactfully and effectively with physicians, nurses, and other hospital employees.

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.