CNA - Neuroscience

About the Team

Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856, when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence operates across diverse landscapes ranging from the Columbia Gorge and wine country to sunny southern Oregon, charming coastal communities, and the urban setting of Portland.

Our award-winning medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics, and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics, outpatient health centers, physician groups, and hospice services. Together, our 120,000 caregivers serve in over 50 hospitals and 1,000 clinics across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard, and respected.

About the Role

Join our team at Providence Portland Medical Center as a Certified Nursing Assistant on the Medical Surgical Unit. This position represents a 0.9 FTE opening on the night shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), working three 12-hour shifts per week with rotating weekends.

In this role, you will provide direct patient care under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), utilizing the care plan to assist in providing comprehensive nursing care. You will contribute to a high-functioning team by assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers, measuring and recording vital signs, output, and weights, and collecting specimens. You will also assist with client mobility and transfers using lifts and safe patient handling devices.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued—they're invaluable. We thrive in a culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. You will have opportunities for continuing education and professional development, including an annual CNA conference.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Providence offers a fantastic benefits package including free, convenient, and ample parking, and a TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit-eligible staff working within the Portland Service Area. We also offer a Medical Plan Assistance Program providing free or reduced-cost coverage to eligible caregivers, tuition reimbursement options, paid time off, a retirement program with employer match, and the Lyra Caregiver Assistance program for counseling and coaching.

Equal Opportunity

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.