Certified Nurse Assistant - Surgical Services

About the role

Meets the communication needs of the patient, all departmental staff, and referring offices. Prepares and compiles records in the PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit). Facilitates and demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors at all times. Provides basic nursing care and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean recovery environment under the direction of the charge nurse.

About Idaho Falls Community Hospital

At Idaho Falls Community Hospital, helping our community get better is our number one priority. We are committed to providing compassionate, emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our state-of-the-art facilities include an Emergency Department, a stroke and diagnostic cardiac center, and a trauma center. Our work environment is collaborative, purpose-driven, and people-centric, fostering a unique culture that makes people excited to come to work each day.

Responsibilities

• Answers phones, transfers calls, handles requests, and takes messages.
• Makes phone calls to patients when arrival times are changed and keeps the Charge Nurse updated as needed.
• Handles surgical schedules:
  • Prints copies of the surgery schedule.
  • Updates schedules daily.
• Prepares patient charts for final review by the Charge Nurse:
  • Inserts paperwork, lab reports, EKGs, history & physicals, and physician orders.
• CNA Assigned to PACU I:
  • Assists in admitting patients to the PACU I area.
  • Attaches monitors and SCDs (Sequential Compression Devices).
  • Empties and records foleys and drains.
  • Applies warm blankets and ice packs to patients.
  • Performs blood draws and blood sugar checks.
• CNA Assigned to PACU II:
  • Assists patients to the bathroom and helps patients in getting dressed.
  • Transports patients to their car.
• Ward Clerk Duties:
  • Performs a chart audit for all patient charges.
  • Maintains PACU forms, files, and supplies.
  • Faxes physician orders.
  • Calls in doctor appointments for patients.
  • Stocks the following items:
    • Carts, shelves, and supplies.
    • Dietary items.
    • Oxygen tanks.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program.
• Current, unencumbered CNA certification.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification and renewal as required.
• Medical background and terminology preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays, and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off.
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match).
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital.

Benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time, or PRN status classification.