Certified Nursing Assistant 1 (CNA)-157654

St. Luke's Health System; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site massages

On-site counseling via our Employee An

Personify Health Wellness tool

Career development & training

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health System in Idaho is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our outpatient surgery center team. You will assist with patient intake, preparation, and discharge, monitor vital signs, and support mobility and comfort throughout the surgical journey.

Our Surgery Center operates Monday–Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with no nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health Institute.
• Preferred experience in ambulatory surgery, perioperative services, outpatient care, or another procedural setting.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Description & Requirements

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.

Description & Requirements

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.

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.