Certified Nursing Assistant 1 (CNA)

St Luke; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site massages

On-site counseling

Wellness tool access

Career development opportunities

Job summary

St. Luke’s Surgery Center in Idaho is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support outpatient care in a fast-paced surgical setting.

You will assist with patient intake, vital signs, mobility, and activities of daily living, while documenting results in EMR and adhering to infection prevention standards. This full-time daytime role offers a best-in-class patient experience with no nights, weekends, or on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Experience with ambulatory surgery or outpatient care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient intake, preparation, and discharge.
• Obtain, document, and report vital signs accurately.
• Perform point-of-care urine pregnancy testing according to protocols.
• Perform bladder scans and communicate results to the clinical team.
• Assist patients with mobility and activities of daily living.
• Provide compassionate, professional customer service to patients and families.
• Maintain clean, organized patient care rooms between cases.
• Support infection prevention and safety practices.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team to promote efficient patient flow.
• Support center goals related to quality, safety, and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Vital signs assessment

Teamwork

Communication

Patient mobility support

Education

CNA certification

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Are you a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) looking for a rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced outpatient surgical setting? Join our Surgery Center team and play an essential role in delivering exceptional, patient-centered care while helping create a positive experience for patients and their families throughout their surgical journey.

Our Surgery Center featurestwo operating rooms and cares for up to16 patients per day in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. We are openMonday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., providing the work-life balance healthcare professionals value—withno nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities.

This position may includevariable shifts based on patient volumes and operational needs, offering flexibility while supporting the changing demands of a dynamic outpatient surgery center.

What to Expect

• 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.

Clinical Operations

• 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.

Qualifications

Preferred

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

Required

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

What's In It For You

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.