CNA - Same Day Surgery

Bingham Memorial Hospital • Blackfoot, ID

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About The Position

The Same Day Surgery Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care and support services under the supervision and direction of licensed personnel. The role helps maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients while supporting the daily operations of the Surgical Services department. The position calls for a compassionate, attentive, dependable team member who can work collaboratively in a fast-paced setting and follow hospital policies, safety standards, and established patient care procedures.

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.
• Compassion, dependability, attention to detail, and a patient-focused approach.
• Ability to communicate positively and work effectively with a variety of healthcare professionals.
• Ability to respond promptly to patient needs and follow through on assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to follow hospital policies, infection prevention practices, safety procedures, and established care procedures.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment where priorities can change.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy, respect patient rights, and work within scope of practice under licensed supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Surgical experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, including showering, dressing, oral care, and toileting.
• Keep patients who experience incontinence clean and dry; 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; assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Help ensure patients are transported safely 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, change bed linens, and stock and maintain unit supplies.
• Handle weekly ordering of paper products and unit supplies.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights and communicate potential concerns or conflicts to surgical team management.
• Accurately and promptly document unusual occurrences during the perioperative phase.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED