CNA, Same Day Surgery

Trinity Health; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Minot, North Dakota seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to support high-quality patient care under the supervision of an RN or LPN. The CNA assists patients with daily living activities, mobility, and comfort while promoting dignity, independence, and safety.

Key responsibilities include responding promptly to call lights, preparing patient areas, maintaining nursing unit records, and collaborating with nursing and surgical teams to ensure patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current North Dakota CNA certification required.
• BLS within orientation period.
• One year of NA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with basic care needs, comfort measures, and activities of daily living under direct supervision of the registered nurse.
• Respond promptly to call lights and patient requests, communicating needs or changes in condition to licensed nursing staff.
• Support patient flow by assisting with transport, preparing patient areas, and delivering supplies or patient belongings as needed.
• Perform clerical and unit support tasks, including preparing, compiling, and maintaining nursing unit records as directed.
• Maintain unit inventories and assist with stocking supplies to support efficient surgical operations.
• Collaborate with nursing and surgical services staff to ensure a safe, organized, and patient-centered care environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Clerical perception

Visual acuity

Hearing acuity

Education

Clerical training desired

Job description

Position Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays an essential role in supporting high-quality patient care. Working under the direction of the Nurse Manager and the direct supervision of an RN or LPN, the CNA assists patients with daily living activities, comfort measures, and mobility needs while consistently promoting dignity, independence, and safety. This role is an important part of a collaborative, supportive care team, contributing to a compassionate care environment through careful observation, timely reporting of patient changes, and clear communication with nursing staff. By supporting individualized care plans and organizational standards, CNAs help ensure patients receive consistent, attentive, and patient-centered care.

Position Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays an essential role in supporting high-quality patient care. Working under the direction of the Nurse Manager and the direct supervision of an RN or LPN, the CNA assists patients with daily living activities, comfort measures, and mobility needs while consistently promoting dignity, independence, and safety. This role is an important part of a collaborative, supportive care team, contributing to a compassionate care environment through careful observation, timely reporting of patient changes, and clear communication with nursing staff. By supporting individualized care plans and organizational standards, CNAs help ensure patients receive consistent, attentive, and patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist patients with basic care needs, comfort measures, and activities of daily living under the direct supervision of the registered nurse.
• Respond promptly to call lights and patient requests, communicating needs or changes in condition to licensed nursing staff.
• Support patient flow by assisting with transport, preparing patient areas, and delivering supplies or patient belongings as needed.
• Perform clerical and unit support tasks, including preparing, compiling, and maintaining nursing unit records as directed.
• Maintain unit inventories and assist with stocking supplies to support efficient surgical operations.
• Collaborate with nursing and surgical services staff to ensure a safe, organized, and patient-centered care environment.

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Current North Dakota CNA certification required
• BLS required within orientation period

Educational Requirements

• Clerical training desired
• Experience Requirements:
• One year of experience as NA preferred

Special Skills Or Training Requirements

• Communication skills
• Clerical perception
• Visual acuity
• Hearing acuity

Physical Requirements

The CNA, Same Day Surgery frequently stands and walks throughout the shift while assisting patients and supporting unit activities. The role involves bending, reaching, lifting, and assisting with patient movement, supplies, and equipment, which may require moderate physical exertion. Adequate vision, hearing, and communication abilities are required to safely observe patients, follow instructions, and respond effectively to patient and staff needs.

Environmental Requirements

Work is performed in a same-day surgery and perioperative care environment with frequent interaction with patients, families, and multidisciplinary staff. The role involves routine exposure to medical equipment, alarms, cleaning agents, and potential contact with blood or body fluids, requiring adherence to infection-prevention and safety protocols. The environment may be fast paced with fluctuating patient volumes, requiring flexibility, consistent use of PPE, and attention to patient safety standards.