What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nurse Assistant - Surgical Services position at IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LLC?
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Description
Idaho Falls Community Hospital is looking for a Certified Nurse Assistant to join our team!
JOB SUMMARY: Meets the communication needs of the patient, all departmental staff and referring offices. Prepares and compiles records. Facilitates and demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors at all times. The PACU Ward Clerk provides basic nursing care and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean recovery environment according to the direction of the charge nurse. Facilitates and demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors at all times.
BENEFITS:
Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:
- 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
Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Pre-op Ward Clerk / Unit Secretary:
- Answers phones, transfers calls, handles requests and takes messages.
- Makes phone calls to patients when arrival times are changed.
- Will keep Charge nurse updated with calls as needed.
- Handles Surgical Schedules:
- Prints copies of the surgery schedule
- Update schedules daily
- Is responsible for patient charts for final review by Charge Nurse:
- Inserts paperwork, lab reports, EKG’s, history & physicals, and physician orders.
- Follows up on reports from the lab by verifying a copy is located in the chart and requests copies as needed.
- Retrieve old records in computer and file in chart.
- Data entry, sort papers from fax and file appropriately.
- Maintains extra forms in file drawers.
- Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
- Maintains regulatory requirements and patient confidentiality at all times.
The CNA assigned to PACU I:
- Assists in admitting patients to the PACU I area.
- Attaches monitors and SCDs.
- Empties and records foleys and drains.
- Applies warm blankets and ice packs to patients.
- Performs blood draws and blood sugar checks.
- Retrieves PCU pump and tubing.
- Transfers patient from PACU II to the post-surgical department
The CNA assigned to PACU II:
- Assists patients to the bathroom and helps patients in getting dressed.
- Transports patients to their car.
The CNA’s Ward Clerk Duties:
- Performs a chart audit for all patient charges.
- Maintains PACU forms, files and supplies.
- Fax physician orders.
- Call in doctor appointments for patients.
- Stock the following items:
- Carts, shelves and supplies
- Dietary items
- Oxygen tanks
- Is responsible for gurney and bed control.
- Is fully knowledgeable of policies and procedures of Idaho Falls Community Hospital.
- Performs other related duties incidental to work described herein.
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. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to have a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, a stroke and diagnostic cardiac center, and a trauma center.
Our work environment is collaborative, purpose driven and people centric. Our culture is unique and it is what makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference, we have a place for you on our team.
Qualifications
Education/Certification: High school graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of Certified Nurse Assistant program. Current, unencumbered CNA certification. Current BLS certification and renewal as required.
Experience: Medical background and terminology preferred.
Equipment/Technology: Basic computer experience required.
Language/Communication: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
