CNA - Float Pool

Portland, ORFull-timePosted Jun 30, 2026

CNA – Float Pool Unit at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center.  This posting represents a .9 FTE, day and night shifts opening (7am-7:30pm/7pm-7:30am, 3, 12 hour shifts per week) with rotating weekends.

Come join the Float Pool Family at Providence St. Vincent! We are a diverse family of caregivers that takes pride in collaborating across the hospital in a variety of settings to provide clinically excellent patient and family centered care. Joining our team brings fantastic opportunities and challenges. We train to support 10 units in our hospital: Medical A, Medical B, Medical C, Cardiology A, Cardiology B, Surgical, Orthopedics, Neurovascular, Oncology, and Clinical Decision Unit. 

After some experience working in our ministry, we offer opportunities to cross-train outside of our Division to Behavioral Health, Interventional Recovery Unit, and the Emergency Department within your scope of practice.

We provide 4 weeks of orientation with an established Float Pool CNA depending on your prior experience. Orientation includes training to work on the floor, serve as a constant observer, and provide support at the Nursing station.

Accomplishments:

  • 2021 Medical Surgical Float Pool Unit – recipient of the Exemplary Professional Practice Award

  • 2022 Medical Surgical Float Pool Charge RNs – recipients of the Exemplary Professional Practice Award

  • 2023 & 2024 Housewide Education Symposiums produced by our Unit Partnership Council

  • 2024 Four Medical Surgical Float Pool RNs - recipients of the Outstanding Evidence-Based Practice Award

 

Extra Incentives: 

  • Night shift differential – $4.00 p/hr 

 

Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to: 

  • Free, convenient, and ample parking 
  • TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford) 
  • Medical Plan Assistance Program- provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income 
  • Tuition reimbursement/education– includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog.  Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap 
  • Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year 
  • Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/orRoth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement. 
  • Lyra Caregiver Assistance program- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year 

 

In this position you will:  

  • Contribute to a high functioning team  
  • Assist RN with admissions, discharges, and transfers 
  • Measure and record vital signs, output, and weights   
  • Collect specimens and perform fingerstick capillary blood tests  
  • Assist with client mobility and transfers, using lifts and safe patient handling devices  
  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional development, including annual CNA conference  
  • Other duties as assigned  

 

The Certified Nursing Assistant assists a Registered Nurse (RN) in providing comprehensive nursing care by performing specified duties and functions under the direct supervision of the RN.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St Vincent Medical Center and thrive in our 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.  

Required Qualifications:
  • Upon hire: Oregon Nursing Assistant Certification License 
  • Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 1 year of experience as a CNA.

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.

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