CNA Telemetry (Nights)

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant, or Nurse Apprentice for its Telemetry floor. The department serves patients ages 16 through 100+ who primarily have cardiac conditions, non-hemorrhagic stroke conditions, or require rapid responses from other hospital departments. It operates as a progressive care unit rather than a med-surg unit and serves approximately 650 patients monthly. The role is in a fast-paced environment that often attracts candidates hoping to advance their careers. The colleague schedule is three 12-hour night shifts, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The schedule varies and includes weeknights, weekends, and holidays. The role supports clinical staff at the unit level through clerical, receptionist, and patient service coordination duties. It also provides nursing care and related non-professional services to address patients’ personal needs and comfort, under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based, not-for-profit health system serving communities in Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada. It has four hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Its stated focus is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based care. Saint Alphonsus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
Knowledge and skills to competently care for assigned age groups, including neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as applicable.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support clinical staff at the unit level by performing clerical, receptionist, and patient service coordination duties.
Perform nursing care and related non-professional services to meet patients’ personal needs and comfort under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.
Provide competent care for assigned age groups, as applicable: neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.