CNA Surgical Prep and Recovery (Days)

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for Surgical Prep and Recovery. The role supports clinical staff at the unit level through clerical, receptionist, patient-service coordination, and nursing care services. Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, the CNA provides for patients’ personal needs and comfort, supports care activities for Licensed Independent Practitioners, and helps ensure accurate documentation of services and supplies. The position requires clear communication with patients and families and adherence to infection-control standards, proper body mechanics, the organization’s standards of care, and the Idaho Nursing Practice Act. The CNA may occasionally serve as a Unit Clerk, maintaining patient medical records, transcribing physician orders, processing tests and procedures, communicating results to caregivers, notifying physicians of admissions or consultations, and ordering supplies and equipment. The CNA may also serve as a Patient Visual Monitor, observing and redirecting patients, summoning nursing staff when needed, documenting observations, sharing pertinent information during shift handoffs, and helping identify and address patient safety concerns. Training as a cardiac monitoring technician may be provided based on operational needs and approvals. This is a PRN position requiring availability for one 9-hour shift per week. Shifts are Monday through Friday, either 0500–1430 or 0800–1730, with no weekends or holidays. The position is located at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, near I-184 and Curtis Road.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant certification issued by the State of Idaho, or completion of the Trinity Health Nursing Assistant Program.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from AHA, ARC, or the Military Training Network at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills to competently care for assigned age groups: neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric, as applicable.
Availability to work one 9-hour shift per week, Monday through Friday, either 0500–1430 or 0800–1730.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support clinical staff at the unit level through clerical, receptionist, and patient-service coordination.
Provide nursing care and related non-professional services for patients’ personal needs and comfort under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.
Ensure accurate documentation of services and supplies provided to patients.
Provide direct service to Licensed Independent Practitioners to assist with patient-care activities.
Communicate clearly with patients and families to support high-quality customer service.
Remove non-controlled medications from delivery points and hand them directly to an RN or place them in a secure location.
When acting as a Unit Clerk, prepare, compile, and maintain patient medical records from admission through discharge.
Transcribe physicians’ orders accurately.
Process ordered tests and procedures, receive their results, and report results to the patient caregiver.
Notify physicians of admissions or consultations as directed and direct them to the appropriate patient caregiver.
Order routine supplies weekly and other supplies and equipment as needed.
Use proper infection-control standards and practices and proper body mechanics for self and patients.
When acting as a Patient Visual Monitor, maintain continuous visual observation and verbally redirect patients in person or using the room’s digital two-way audio device.
Summon nursing staff immediately when a patient requires assistance.
Document observations on the Observation Flow Sheet every 15–30 minutes, as appropriate.
Participate in handoffs about assigned patients when arriving on the unit and when completing the shift assignment.
Seek help or advice promptly if a patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.
Collaborate in identifying and reporting patient-safety issues, maintain a safe patient environment, and seek assistance to remove potential hazards and report findings to the Charge Nurse.
May train as a cardiac monitoring technician based on operational needs and approvals.