Certified Nurse Assistant - Medical Surgical

IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LLC • Idaho Falls, ID

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Idaho Falls Community Hospital is looking for a Certified Nurse Assistant to join our team! JOB SUMMARY: CNA/Unit Secretary: helps to facilitate functions of the department, by performing clerical duties related to patient care and department flow. Responsibilities include administrative duties within the department. Acts as the department facilitator; communicates with the general public and various hospital departments, physicians and nursing personnel. This position does not directly supervise any other caregivers.

Requirements

• Education/Certification: High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of a certified nursing assistant program.
• Current unencumbered CNA certification.
• Current BLS.
• Equipment/Technology: Basic computer and typing skills.
• Operate vital sign monitoring devices, EKG and manual B/P equipment and use a glucometer.
• Language/Communication: Has the ability to communicate effectively and clearly with many different people (patients, families, visitors, members of the interdisciplinary team and others).

Nice To Haves

• Experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and communication needs within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice.
• Serves as department receptionist, receiving and transmitting messages (personal, telephone, computer) or inquiries to the appropriate destination.
• Performs other general administrative duties as required (e.g., emails, filing, ordering supplies, etc.).
• Responsible for (or assists with) data input using EMR, staffing and charge capture systems, electronic bed board, charge entry and charge reconciliation.
• Performs stocking of the nurse servers in patient rooms and specialty carts or areas on a routine basis.
• Assists in maintenance of equipment as needed.
• Orders departmental non-medical supplies as needed.
• Assists with maintenance of scheduling and various operational processes as directed by Supervisor/Manager.
• Setup/cancel patient appointments as directed.
• Transport patients, blood, specimens and other items as needed.
• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain or vital signs or intake and output are less than or greater then acceptable ranges.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital
• Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees