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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) operations. This role works under the direction of licensed nursing staff to support safe, effective recovery of patients following anesthesia.

• Assist registered/licensed nurses with post-anesthesia patient monitoring and recovery care
• Monitor and document vital signs and patient status (including pain, consciousness, circulation, respiration)
• Use and maintain basic clinical equipment common to PACU settings (e.g., bladder scanner, continuous passive motion devices, blood glucose monitors)
• Collect specimens and assist with basic diagnostic/treatment procedures per direction (e.g., glucose checks, specimen collection)
• Observe and report deviations in physical or emotional status to the supervising nurse promptly
• Provide basic patient care and comfort measures (positioning, hygiene, mobility assistance)
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Assist with safe patient handoffs and documentation required by unit policies
• Recognize and respond to emergent needs while awaiting clinical assistance (e.g., basic life support actions, bleeding control)
• Participate in orientation/precepting activities if assigned (applicable at higher grade/performance levels)

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Qualifications

Applicants will be evaluated against the standards below. Selection grade may range (GS-3 to GS-5) depending on demonstrated experience and education.

• U.S. Citizenship required (per client policy)
• Minimum: Six months of general experience demonstrating ability to learn and perform NA duties
• Alternate: One year of education beyond high school with related courses, or completion of an intensive, occupation-related NA training program (may substitute for experience)
• GS-4 level: One year of specialized NA experience or related medical experience (LPN, health technician, corpsman) performing technical and nursing skills
• GS-5 level: One year of progressively responsible assignments equivalent to GS-4, or a bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester hours related to health care
• English language proficiency in spoken and written English sufficient to perform duties and document care
• Ability to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) including:
  • Provide a range of patient care and contribute to nurse care plans
  • Observe and report changes in patient condition
  • Properly use and maintain equipment and supplies for basic diagnostic/treatment procedures
  • Communicate effectively with patients/residents, families, and other health professionals
  • Recognize and initiate appropriate basic responses to emergent situations

Notes:

• Creditable experience must be documented on resume/application and may be verified.
• Part-time experience is prorated for credit toward experience requirements.
• The full performance level for this vacancy is GS-5; actual selection may be at GS-3, GS-4, or GS-5 based on qualifications.

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Pay range (posted by Confidential Client): $42,102 – $68,741 per year
• Employment type: Contractor; Part-time
• Location: Portland, OR

Compensation reflects the client’s published range for this position. Do not fabricate salary figures — posted range is shown above.

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Additional details

• Physical requirements: No physical requirements are listed for this occupation per the client’s guidance dated 04/17/2026.
• This role requires adherence to applicable workplace policies, background checks, and any licensure/certification the client requires prior to start.
• Applicants pending completion of required education/certification may be tentatively selected but will not be hired until all requirements are met.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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