CNA-Surgical Prep and Recovery (Days)

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise is looking to hire a Certified Nursing Assistant to join their nursing team. This position is for Surgical Prep and Recovery located at their Regional Medical Center off I-184 and Curtis Rd. This is a part-time position requiring availability for two 9-hour shifts per week, Monday-Friday from 0800-1730, with no weekends or holidays. The role involves supporting clinical staff by performing clerical, receptionist, and patient service coordination duties. Additionally, the CNA will perform nursing care services under the supervision of a licensed nurse, manage revenue through accurate documentation of services and supplies, and provide direct patient care support to licensed independent practitioners. The position also emphasizes high-quality customer service and clear communication with patients and families. Responsibilities include handling non-controlled medications, potentially acting as a Unit Clerk (preparing medical records, transcribing orders, processing tests, ordering supplies), and demonstrating proper infection control, body mechanics, and compliance with organizational standards and the Idaho Nursing Practice Act. The role may also involve acting as a Patient Visual Monitor, requiring constant observation, verbal redirection, immediate summoning of nursing staff for assistance, documentation, and participation in patient safety initiatives. Training as a cardiac monitoring technician may also be available based on operational needs.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification issued by the State of Idaho OR complete the Trinity Health Nursing Assistant Program required.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric as applicable).

Nice To Haves

Six months Certified Nursing Assistant experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Support clinical staff at the unit level by performing clerical, receptionist and patient service coordination.
Perform various nursing care services and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients, as those of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) under the direction and supervision of the licensed nurse.
Ensure the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.
Provide direct high quality service to Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) to assist in patient care activities.
Facilitate high quality customer service, communicating clearly with patients and families.
Remove non controlled medications from deliver points (such as tube stations) and hands directly to RN or places in secure location.
Act as a Unit Clerk on occasion which requires: Preparing, compiling, and maintaining the patient’s medical record on the nursing unit from admission through discharge on a daily basis. Transcribing physicians’ orders accurately. Processes tests and procedures as ordered by the physician, then receives results of tests and procedures and reports them to the patient caregiver. Notifies physicians of admissions or consultations, as directed. Directs physician to appropriate patient caregiver. Orders routine supplies weekly, and other supplies and equipment as necessary.
Demonstrate utilization of proper infection control standards and practices.
Demonstrate utilization of proper body mechanics for self and patient.
Comply with the organization’s standards of care and Idaho Nursing Practice Act.
Act as a Patient Visual Monitor on occasion which requires: Maintaining visual observation at all times. Verbally redirecting patients in person or over digital 2-way audio device that is in patient room. Immediately summoning the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Documenting every 15-30 minutes, as appropriate, on Observation Flow Sheet. Participating in handing off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patients when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment. Seeking help or advice as soon as possible when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others. Participating in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues. Assures patient environment safety. Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to Charge Nurse.
May be trained as cardiac monitoring technician based on operational needs/approvals.