ICU Certified Nursing Assistant or Nurse Apprentice

St.-Luke; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant or Nurse Apprentice to join the Intensive Care Unit team. The ICU provides care for critically ill patients with complex medical and surgical needs.

You will work closely with nurses and an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. The role offers full-time day shifts (7:00 am to 7:30 pm) and opportunities to strengthen clinical skills, support daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support with activities of daily living, mobility, repositioning, hygiene, and other essential patient care needs.
• Assist with obtaining vital signs and monitoring input/output.
• Communicate changes in a patient’s condition promptly to the nursing team.
• Care for critically ill patients in an ICU setting under the supervision of nurses.

Skills

CNA Skills

Vital Signs

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma

Nursing program enrollment (ACEN/CCNE/CNEA)

Job description

Recruit and Talent Acquisition System Office

Position Type

Full-Time

Shift

Day

Job ID

159989

City

Meridian

State

ID

Category

Patient Care Support - CNA/CMA/LPN

Description & Requirements

At St. Luke’s, our patients come from all walks of life, and so do we! We strive to foster an environment that embraces our employees’ unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives, which drives our exceptional, patient-centered care. Our Certified Nursing Assistants and Nurse Apprentices play a crucial role in providing essential care and support to patients.

St. Luke’s MeridianMedical Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant or Nurse Apprentice to join our Intensive Care Unit team.

The ICU provides care for critically ill patients with complex medical and surgical needs. In this role, you will work alongside nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to provide compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

What You Can Expect

• Full-time Day shift 7:00 am to 7:30 pm
• Provide hands-on support with activities of daily living, mobility, repositioning, hygiene, and other essential patient care needs
• Assist with obtaining vital signs, monitoring intake and output, and promptly communicating changes in a patient’s condition to the nursing team
• Care for critically ill patients with complex medical and surgical needs
• Work closely with nurses and an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment
• Strengthen your clinical skills and gain valuable experience caring for high-acuity patients
• Eligibility to apply for scholarships to pursue nursing education

Qualifications: Certified Nursing Assistant

Licenses and Certifications

• Current CNA certification in the state of practice
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Enrollment in an accredited school of nursing with ACEN, CCNE, or CNEA accreditation

Licenses and Certifications

• Nurse Apprentice Letter or Nursing Intern Letter from the State Board of Nursing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and 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.