CNA - Med Surg - PRN - Varying Shifts

Minidoka Memorial Hospital•Rupert, ID

12d

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a registered or licensed practical nurse or physician, primarily in the swing bed unit. The CNA may be cross-trained to work in medical, surgical, or swing departments and may serve as a patient sitter when needed. The role assists patients with activities of daily living, personal care, and emotional support, and performs clinical skills within the CNA’s scope of practice under RN/LPN direction. The position provides age- and condition-appropriate care to pediatric, geriatric, and general patient populations. Duties include assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers; personal and general nursing care; meal assistance; responding to call lights; transporting patients; recording vital signs and intake/output; observing and reporting changes in patients’ conditions; and documenting care. The CNA supports patient safety and quality, communicates with patients, families, nurses, and medical staff, and participates in care conferences, education, and quality-improvement activities.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Current CNA certification in the state of Idaho.
Current BLS certificate.
Able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Able to read, write, and comprehend simple English instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Demonstrated effective communication with patients, families, and organization staff.
Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
Able to meet the listed physical requirements, including frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of an RN, LPN, or physician.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, personal care, emotional support, and other care within the CNA scope of practice.
Provide care appropriate to the patient’s age and condition, including pediatric, geriatric, and general patient populations.
Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Provide morning and evening personal care and maintain patients’ rooms and bedside areas.
Position, lift, and turn patients; use special equipment; assist with bedpan and commode use; and help patients ambulate.
Prepare patients for meals, serve and remove trays, assist with meals or feed patients when necessary, and distribute water and snacks as applicable.
Answer call lights, anticipate patient needs, and make rounds of assigned patients.
Transport patients to departments for ordered tests and procedures.
Perform procedures within the CNA scope of practice under applicable state law.
Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, blood pressure, and intake and output.
Report patient pain complaints and changes in mental or physical condition to the supervising RN/LPN.
Remove IV and Foley catheters under the direction of an RN/LPN.
Follow sterile technique and infection prevention and control procedures.
Provide care in a manner that promotes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
Support a culture of safety and quality and participate in patient care conferences and performance and continuous quality improvement activities.
Communicate clearly and concisely with RNs, medical staff, patients, families, and other staff.
Maintain effective working relationships within and across departments.
Document care in accordance with current standards and policies.
Attend assigned in-service education programs.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity.
Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly.
Represent the organization positively and professionally and comply with organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
Communicate the facility’s mission, ethics, and goals and the department’s focus statement.
Perform other duties as assigned.