Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Med/Surg PRN

Description

Join St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho - where nationally recognized quality meets small-town heart. We’re proud to be recognized for excellence and patient safety, including an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s list of “Great Community Hospitals,” and U.S. News & World Report accolades for maternity care. Here, you’ll find a teamwork-first culture, leaders who support you, and coworkers who genuinely have your back. New grads are welcome - we’re committed to training, mentoring, and helping you build confidence as you grow. And because we know great care starts with taking care of our people, we offer competitive benefits and a workplace you can feel good about. If you’re looking for a place to do meaningful work, build a career, and feel proud serving your community - you belong at St. Joe’s.

Job Summary

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is classified as an auxiliary worker in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act and Standards Rules and Regulations for the Practice of Nursing. These are non-licensed workers who may perform basic nursing services for patients as delegated by and under the direct supervision of the professional nurse. The activities contributing to the delivery of nursing care is limited to providing personal hygiene, comfort, safety, and protection. Non-nursing support functions are also included in role expectations.

Essential Functions

• The CNA must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in his/her department.
• The individual must acquire and/or demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• He/she must be able to provide care with consideration of developmental status.
• Employees must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes
• perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others
• respond appropriately to constructive feedback from a supervisor.

Qualifications

Licenses/Certifications

• Current CNA certification listed on the State Nurse Aide Registry
• Current BLS on first day or to be assigned by the Learning Center