Certified Nursing Assistant 1 (CNA)

St. Luke's Health System; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site massages

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness tools (Personify Health)

Career development

Retirement plans

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health System is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our outpatient Surgery Center team. You will assist with patient intake, vital signs, and discharge, while maintaining infection control and a safe environment.

The ideal candidate holds a current CNA and BLS certification, with preferred experience in ambulatory surgery and EMR documentation. The role offers a daytime schedule with no nights, weekends, or on-call commitments.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from recognized providers.
• Experience in ambulatory surgery or outpatient care preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patient intake, preparation, and discharge activities.
• Obtain, document, and report vital signs accurately.
• Perform point-of-care urine pregnancy testing per protocol.
• Perform bladder scans and report results to the clinical team.
• Assist with mobility, comfort measures, and activities of daily living.
• Provide compassionate, professional customer service to patients and families.
• Clean and prepare patient care rooms between cases and maintain readiness.
• Monitor supplies and support infection prevention practices.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to promote efficient patient flow.
• Communicate patient needs and changes in condition promptly.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Compassionate service

Education

CNA certification

BLS 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 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., providing the work-life balance healthcare professionals value—with no nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities.

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

What to Expect

Patient Care

• 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.

Team Collaboration

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

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.