CNA - Same Day Surgery

Bingham Healthcare • Blackfoot, ID

11d

About The Position

Bingham Healthcare is hiring a compassionate, dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for its Same Day Surgery team. The CNA provides direct patient care and support services under the supervision and direction of licensed personnel, helping maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment while supporting the daily operations of the Surgical Services department. The role supports patients as they prepare for surgery and move through their perioperative experience, working collaboratively with nurses, physicians, anesthesia staff, and other healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate is attentive, dependable, professional, and comfortable working in a fast-paced setting while following hospital policies, safety standards, patient-care procedures, and the authorized scope of practice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to provide compassionate, respectful care and maintain patient privacy and patient rights.
• Ability to communicate positively and work effectively with a variety of healthcare professionals.
• Ability to follow hospital policies, infection prevention practices, safety procedures, and established patient-care procedures.
• Ability to work dependably in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change.
• Ability to accurately document information and handle specimens with proper labeling.
• Ability to work under licensed supervision and within the CNA's scope of practice.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital experience.
• Surgical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, including showering, dressing, oral care, toileting, and incontinence care.
• Assist with meals and serve patient trays as needed.
• Provide emotional support, comfort measures, and appropriate explanations to patients and families.
• Observe patients for changes in physical or mental condition and report concerns to the charge nurse.
• Measure and record vital signs and report changes as needed.
• Collect and accurately label specimens, and administer enemas as directed and within the authorized scope of practice.
• Escort patients or arrange transportation to assigned rooms, and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Help ensure patients are safely transported to and from the Surgery Department.
• Verify patient identity according to hospital policies and applicable standards.
• Assist physicians and other clinical staff as needed and within the CNA's scope of practice.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for surgical care; keep patient rooms neat and change bed linens as needed.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights and communicate potential concerns or conflicts to surgical team management.
• Document unusual occurrences during the perioperative phase accurately and promptly.
• Stock and maintain unit supplies, including handling weekly ordering of paper products and unit supplies.
• Collaborate with surgical staff, anesthesia staff, physicians, and other departments.
• Attend required safety training and follow hospital safety procedures, including exposure control plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Participate in continuing education as required to maintain hospital and department standards.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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