MEDSURG - CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT

IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LLC • Idaho Falls, ID

32d • Onsite

About The Position

Idaho Falls Community Hospital is hiring a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)/Unit Secretary for its Medical Surgical Department in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The role facilitates department functions through clerical and administrative work related to patient care and department flow. It serves as a point of contact for the public and for hospital departments, physicians, and nursing personnel. The position does not directly supervise other caregivers.

The CNA provides basic nursing care within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice, including care that addresses patients’ psychosocial and communication needs. The position also handles reception, messages, department records and systems, supplies, equipment, scheduling processes, appointments, and transportation of patients and other items as needed.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a certified nursing assistant program.
• Current unencumbered CNA certification.
• Current BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduation or equivalent preferred.
• Medical Surgical Department experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice, addressing psychosocial and communication needs.
• Serve as the department receptionist and route messages or inquiries to the appropriate destination.
• Perform general administrative duties, including email, filing, and ordering supplies.
• Input data using the EMR, staffing and charge capture systems, and electronic bed board; assist with charge entry and reconciliation.
• Stock nurse servers in patient rooms and specialty carts or areas routinely.
• Assist with equipment maintenance as needed.
• Order departmental non-medical supplies as needed.
• Assist with scheduling and operational processes as directed by the Supervisor or Manager.
• Set up or cancel patient appointments as directed.
• Transport patients, blood, specimens, and other items as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days, plus medical paid time off.
• Retirement plan with a 401(k) match of up to 6%.
• Earned quarterly bonus program.
• Education reimbursement program.
• Discounts for medically necessary procedures performed at Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital.
• Benefits are subject to eligibility based on full-time, part-time, or PRN status classification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED