CNA | Post Surgical Unit - FT Nights

Bay Area Hospital•Fort Bridger, WY

4d•$20 - $29

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides high-quality, compassionate, and efficient patient care under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing staff, with a Registered Nurse providing guidance and oversight. The role supports patient health, safety, and dignity through clinical, clerical, and support functions, including assistance with activities of daily living, collection of objective data, therapeutic interventions, documentation, unit coordination, and maintenance of a safe, clean, and organized environment. The position is in the Post Surgical Unit and is scheduled full time on nights, with 72 hours per pay period. Employees are expected to support Bay Area Hospital’s mission, vision, and values; follow behavioral standards, applicable laws and regulations, and the hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program; and communicate effectively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds. The listed duties describe the general nature of the work and are not exhaustive.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current, valid Oregon CNA certification under the 2025 unified certification requirements.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Strong customer service, interpersonal, observational, and communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively.
Ability to collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Understanding of cultural sensitivity and developmental stages of care.
Basic computer skills and proficiency with electronic documentation.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail.
Reliability, professionalism, and punctuality.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English through reading, writing, and speaking.
Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch; may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity and effective hand-eye coordination.
Regular exposure to body fluids and use of standard precautions.
Ability to use personal computers and electronic health records systems.

Nice To Haves

Previous CNA experience in a hospital or acute care setting.
Familiarity with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, including bathing, grooming, feeding, ambulating, toileting, and repositioning.
Assist with safe patient transfers and mobility using assistive devices and safe-handling equipment.
Monitor and document patient vital signs, pain levels, height, weight, intake and output, and other required observations; report abnormalities.
Document care accurately and promptly in the patient’s medical record.
Obtain patient specimens and perform point-of-care testing, such as blood glucose, urine screening, and occult blood testing, within training and as directed by the RN or MD.
Assist with clinical interventions, including incentive spirometry, warm or cold therapies, bladder scans, and deep-breathing exercises, as directed by the RN.
Apply and remove restraints and sequential compression devices as directed by nursing staff.
Respond to patient call lights and refer needs outside the CNA’s scope to a licensed nurse.
Observe and report changes in patient condition, behavior, and needs to the RN.
Provide one-to-one patient observation for safety and fall prevention as needed.
Reinforce patient education and orientation as directed by the RN.
Answer and transfer phone calls, relay messages, and assist visitors to support unit communication.
Use Epic and other hospital systems to input, retrieve, and verify patient information, run reports, and enter charges.
Process discharge paperwork, transport charts, and scanned or faxed materials.
Coordinate nurse-call system assignments, manage staff phone assignments, and monitor call-response status.
Maintain unit inventory, order supplies, and keep storage and workspaces organized.
Assist physicians with EMR tasks and access as requested.
Perform quality assurance checks on documentation and unit functions as directed by leadership.
Retrieve and transport blood products, specimens, and documents as needed.
Perform other duties assigned within the CNA scope of practice.
Support the hospital’s mission, vision, and values; comply with applicable laws, regulations, behavioral standards, and the Code of Conduct and Compliance Program.
Communicate effectively and work respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.