Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA Med Surg

Portneuf Health•Pocatello, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Portneuf Medical Center is seeking a part-time, day-shift Medical/Surgical Certified Nursing Assistant in Pocatello, Idaho. The CNA works in partnership with registered nurses to support safe, caring patient care. Under registered nurse supervision, the CNA communicates appropriately, completes delegated tasks, documents observations and interventions, and reports patient concerns. Duties include obtaining vital signs, monitoring patients, responding to call lights, assisting with activities of daily living and mobility, and providing transport, housekeeping, clerical, and unit support as needed. The role also includes following safety precautions, participating in Purposeful Hourly Rounding and Bedside Shift Report, maintaining unit records, and stocking routine supplies. Portneuf Medical Center is a 205-bed regional healthcare provider and Level II Trauma Center. Its services include a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, adult intensive care unit, orthopedic and cardiac services, imaging, and primary and specialty care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CNA certification in the State of Idaho.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology.
One year of experience in acute or long-term care.

Responsibilities

Partner with registered nurses to support care in a safe patient environment that promotes caring and healing.
Communicate appropriately and carry out delegated patient tasks under registered nurse supervision.
Document data as directed and report observations and patient concerns to the registered nurse.
Observe safety precautions, including keeping call lights within reach and using bed alarms and other safeguards as appropriate.
Obtain and record patients’ vital signs.
Monitor patients, report their condition at regular intervals and before the end of the shift, and promptly report concerning signs or symptoms.
Accurately document observations and interventions in the medical record.
Respond promptly to call lights.
Assist patients with mobility and activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and eating.
Provide basic patient transport and housekeeping duties as needed.
Participate in Purposeful Hourly Rounding and Bedside Shift Report as directed.
Perform assigned direct and indirect patient care duties and provide clerical support to the assigned unit as needed.
Maintain unit records and order or stock routine unit supplies.