Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA Med Surg

Portneuf Medical Center; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho, is hiring a day shift, full-time Medical/Surgical Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The role supports patient care under RN supervision in a Level II trauma center environment, with opportunities for growth, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED, Idaho CNA certification, and BLS within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Current Idaho CNA certification is required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• 1 year of acute or long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with the registered nurse to support safe patient care.
• Carry out delegated tasks for patients under RN supervision.
• Document data and report observations to the RN.
• Ensure safety precautions: call light, bed alarms, rails, bed position, and seat belts.
• Obtain and record patients' vital signs.
• Monitor patients and report changes promptly.
• Document observations and interventions in the medical record.
• Respond promptly to all call lights.
• Assist patients with mobility and activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Provide basic patient transport and housekeeping duties as needed.
• Participate in hourly rounding and bedside shift reports as directed.
• Fulfill direct and indirect patient care duties and may provide clerical support.

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School or GED

CNA Certification (Idaho)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift , full-time, Medical/Surgical Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Pocatello, ID.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's Level II Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, and is home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue. PMC has a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, an adult intensive care unit, nationally recognized orthopedic services, a full suite of cardiac care, Center of Excellence-recognized surgeons, imaging, and primary and specialty care.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a CNA:

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with the registered nurse to support the delivery of care in a safe patient environment that promotes caring and healing.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks for patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Document data as directed, and report observations and patient concerns to the registered nurse.
• Ensure all safety precautions are observed, including making sure the call light is within reach, bed alarms are used as appropriate, side rails are up, bed is in the lowest position, seat belts are in place, etc.
• Obtain and record patients' vital signs.
• Monitor patients and report patients' condition at regular intervals and before completion of shift, and promptly report any signs or symptoms of concern to the appropriate party.
• Ensure accurate documentation of observations and interventions in the medical record.
• Respond promptly to all call lights.
• Assist patients with mobility and basic tasks, such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs.
• Provide basic patient transport and housekeeping duties as needed.
• Participate in Purposeful Hourly Rounding and Bedside Shift Report as directed.
• Perform direct and indirect patient care duties as assigned and may provide clerical support to the assigned unit.
• Maintain unit records and orders/stocks routine supplies for the unit.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School or GED.
• Current CNA Certification in the State of Idaho.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• 1 year of experience in acute or long-term care.