About this opportunity
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics lists this CNA - Intermediate Care Unit opportunity in salem, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Intermediate Care Unit
Position Type: Full Time, 36 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 7:00 am - 7:30 pm, 12-hour shifts, variable scheduled days
Your role with us
As a certified nursing assistant (CNA) at Salem Health, you'll be a vital part of a compassionate care team, supporting patients through some of their most vulnerable moments. In the intermediate care unit (IMCU), you'll work closely with nurses and providers to deliver personalized care, assist with daily living activities, and monitor vital signs. The IMCU offers a dynamic environment with 30 private, telemetry-capable rooms and a wide scope of services, including care for cardiac conditions, respiratory failure, sepsis, and more. You'll gain hands-on experience with advanced procedures and build meaningful relationships with patients who remain in the unit from admission to discharge. This role is ideal for CNAs who want to grow their clinical skills, be part of a strong team culture, and make a real impact in patients' lives every day.
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).
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.
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
Worksite address
salem, OR, 97308, US
Who can apply
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