Nurse Apprentice-Trauma Gen Surg (Days)

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant, or Nurse Apprentice to join its Trauma Gen Surg nursing team. The unit cares for patients ages 18 through 100+ who have undergone or need surgery or have experienced a traumatic event, serving approximately 150–200 patients per month. The role supports clinical staff at the unit level and provides nursing care and related services that address patients’ personal needs and comfort under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. The schedule is three 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. The employee must be flexible to work varied weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based, not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada. It operates four hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. The organization describes its care as patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

Requirements

Hold a Certified Nursing Assistant certification issued by the State of Idaho, maintain a current Nurse Apprentice application on file with the Idaho State Board of Nursing, or complete the Trinity Nursing Assistant Program.
Have Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from AHA, ARC, or the Military Training Network at hire, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills to competently care for assigned age groups: neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric, as applicable.
Be flexible to work varied weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

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 by performing clerical, receptionist, and patient service coordination duties.
Perform nursing care services and related non-professional services to meet patients’ personal needs and comfort as a CNA or UAP, under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.