Certified Nursing Assistant 1 (CNA) - 157654

About the role

Join our Surgery Center team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and play an essential role in delivering exceptional, patient-centered care in a fast-paced outpatient surgical setting. Our Surgery Center features two operating rooms and cares for up to 16 patients per day in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. We are open Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with no nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient intake, preparation, and discharge activities.
• Obtain, document, and report vital signs accurately.
• Perform point-of-care urine pregnancy testing according to established protocols.
• Perform bladder scans and communicate results to the clinical team.
• Assist patients with mobility, comfort measures, and activities of daily living as needed.
• Provide compassionate, professional customer service to patients and families throughout their visit.
• Clean and prepare patient care rooms between cases, ensuring proper sanitization and readiness for the next patient.
• Maintain a clean, organized, well-stocked, and safe clinical environment.
• Monitor and replenish supplies within patient care areas.
• Support infection prevention and safety practices in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
• Assist with equipment cleaning and readiness for daily operations.
• Collaborate with physicians, registered nurses, and the interdisciplinary team to promote efficient patient flow.
• Communicate patient needs, concerns, and changes in condition promptly.
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and exceptional patient experience.
• Support center goals related to quality, safety, patient satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross, or American Health Institute.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in ambulatory surgery, perioperative services, outpatient care, or another procedural setting (preferred).
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) documentation (preferred).

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This position may include variable shifts based on patient volumes and operational needs.

Benefits

St. Luke’s offers a robust benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary and retirement plans.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• On-site massages and counseling via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to the Personify Health Wellness tool.
• Formal training and career development opportunities.