Night-Shift Progressive Care CNA & Unit Secretary

Portneuf Medical Center, Inc; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Portneuf Medical Center, Inc. in Pocatello, Idaho is seeking a night shift, full-time Progressive Care CNA/Unit Secretary. The role supports patient care in collaboration with registered nurses and handles basic clerical tasks on the unit.

Expect responsibilities such as vital signs, documentation, patient transport, and maintaining a safe, clean patient environment. BLS certification is required within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 call light is within reach, bed alarms are used as appropriate, side rails are up, bed is in lowest position, seat belts are in place, etc.
• Obtain and record patients' vital signs.
• Monitor patients and report patients’ condition at regular intervals and prior to completion of shift, and promptly report any signs or symptoms of concern to 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.
• Provide basic housekeeping duties as needed.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment for patients and staff.
• Assist in preparing and stripping rooms 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 assigned unit.
• Maintain unit records and orders/stocks routine supplies for the unit.

Skills

CNA

Unit Secretary

Patient Care

Documentation

Vital Signs

BLS

Education

CNA Certification Idaho

BLS Certification

High School or GED

Job description

Portneuf Medical Center, Inc. in Pocatello, Idaho is seeking a night shift, full-time Progressive Care CNA/Unit Secretary. The role supports patient care in collaboration with registered nurses and handles basic clerical tasks on the unit.

Expect responsibilities such as vital signs, documentation, patient transport, and maintaining a safe, clean patient environment. BLS certification is required within 14 days of hire.