NICU CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC • Idaho Falls, ID

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Mountain View Hospital is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care consistent with unit standards. The role supports patients and families, communicates with department and medical staff, prepares and compiles patient records, and helps keep the unit stocked with supplies and equipment for emergencies. The assistant follows directions from physicians and nursing staff and participates in performance improvement and quality assurance activities while following regulatory requirements and hospital policies. The position calls for flexibility, effective work habits, and respectful treatment of staff, physicians, patients, and families.

The position is part-time and based at the Hospital Main Campus in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The work environment is described as mission-driven, people-centric, and supportive. The role includes stocking and checking supplies, assisting registered nurses with patient care, housekeeping duties, documenting patient data, and taking vital signs on stable patients.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current Nurse’s Aide Certification (CNA) required.
• Current BLS certification and renewal as required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, or completion of a terminology course within six months of hire.
• Complete annual Healthstream Computer System training.
• Competence with CPSI, Excel, Word, Labdaq, Spreadsheet, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to effectively read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, to practical situations.
• Ability to multitask and function accurately and efficiently at a high level.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and handle abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to work well with others and work efficiently and effectively without close supervision.
• Knowledge of office support functions, including word processing, filing, reception, gathering and compiling data, and coordinating a workload involving multiple projects and clients.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, complete varied tasks, and handle difficult client situations and emergencies calmly and professionally.

Nice To Haves

• Previous CNA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care consistent with unit standards of care.
• Meet the communication needs of patients and families, department staff, and medical staff.
• Prepare and compile patient records and document patient data in the appropriate computer or paper system.
• Keep the unit stocked with supplies and equipment in preparation for emergencies.
• Stock emergency boxes, bedsides, carts, and the stabilization room.
• Check supplies for expiration dates and remove outdated supplies.
• Restock shelves when supplies are delivered and rotate supplies.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly with the charge nurse, coworkers, and physicians.
• Consult other departments as appropriate to support an interdisciplinary approach to patient needs.
• Assist registered nurses with patient care activities as requested.
• Assist with housekeeping duties.
• Assist the Nurse Supervisor and Manager as requested.
• Take vital signs on stable patients.
• Participate in performance improvement and quality assurance activities.
• Maintain regulatory agency requirements and follow nursing and hospital policies, procedures, and standards.
• Complete assigned work within the appropriate time frame, prioritize tasks, and avoid leaving unfinished work for others.
• Report to scheduled shifts on time and follow hospital protocols for absences and vacations.
• Wear the hospital identification badge while on duty.
• Perform reasonable tasks as directed by the NICU charge nurse, supervisor, or manager.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days, and medical paid time off.
• Retirement plans, including a 401(k) with up to 6% match.
• Earned quarterly bonus program.
• Education reimbursement program.
• Discounts for medically necessary procedures performed at Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED