WOUND CARE - CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT

Mountain View Hospital is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to provide quality wound care to clinic patients within their scope of practice, ensuring both physical and psychosocial needs are met.

About Mountain View

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting-edge care to patients across the Snake River Valley, from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical services include wound care, urgent care, oncology, neurology, physical and speech therapy, a Level III NICU, a robust robotic surgery department, and expanding rural health practices. Our mission-driven, people-centric, and supportive work environment fosters excitement and purpose in our team.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate quality patient care consistent with clinic policies and procedures.
• Assist in treating wounds of various categories (venous, arterial, diabetic, burns, surgical, neuropathic, traumatic, bacterial, viral, and fungal) as directed by the Nurse or Wound Specialist.
• Assess and reassess patient pain, utilizing appropriate pain management techniques.
• Make wound care decisions within scope of practice, including licensure and hospital policy guidelines.
• Utilize effective communication skills with physicians, practitioners, patients, families, and staff to resolve patient care problems and promote excellent customer relations.
• Uphold the mission, vision, and guiding principles of Mountain View Hospital and the Advance Care and Hyperbaric Center.
• Comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

• Current license or certification as a CNA, Paramedic, or EMT.
• BLS certification and renewal as required.
• Ability to utilize computer software for department operations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, attention to detail, and maintain concentration for extended periods.
• Capability to handle difficult client situations, emergencies, and conflicts calmly and professionally.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Preferred but not required: prior experience in wound care or related fields.

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 Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Benefits eligibility varies based on full-time, part-time, or PRN status.