WOUND CARE - CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT

Mountain View Hospital; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

PTO (vacation/holidays/sick days)

401K with match

Quarterly bonus program

Education reimbursement

Discount for procedures

Job summary

Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to join our team as a Wound Care Assistant. The role focuses on quality wound care and documentation within clinic policy.

You will assess pain, support wound categories, and interact with patients, families and staff to ensure excellent service. HIPAA compliance and confidentiality are essential to the role.

Qualifications

• Current License or certification as a CNA, Paramedic or EMT.
• BLS certification and renewal as required.

Responsibilities

• Implements and evaluates quality patient care aligned with clinic policies.
• Assist in wound care: Venous, Arterial, Diabetic, Burns, Surgical, Neuropathic, Traumatic, Bacterial, Viral and Fungal categories.
• Assess patient age-specific needs and pain levels; apply appropriate pain management.
• Make wound care decisions within scope of practice.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, families and staff; promote good relations.
• Support mission and principles of Mountain View Hospital and center.
• Abide by HIPAA and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Wound care

Patient communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

CNA license

EMT/Paramedic license

BLS certification

Tools

EMR software

Medical equipment operation

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Hospital Main Campus - Idaho Falls, ID 83404Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Certified Nurse AssistantTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Health CareMountain View Hospital is looking for a Certified Nurse Assistant to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY

The Wound Care Assistant (WCA) is accountable for assuring the provision of quality wound care to all wound clinic patients within his/her scope of practice. The WCA ensures that the patients’ physical and psychosocial needs are met in the clinic; all patients care is documented according to policy. This position is responsible for assessing, implementing and evaluating quality patient care and within his/her scope pf practice.

BENEFITS

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements and evaluates quality patient care that is consistent with the established policies and procedures of the clinic.
• Competently helps treat wounds of the following categories as directed by the Nurse or Wound Specialist: Venous, Arterial, Diabetic, Burns, Surgical, Neuropathic, Traumatic, Bacterial, Viral and Fungal.
• Is knowledgeable of the age specific attributes of the patients presenting for care.
• Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
• Is responsible for making wound care decisions within his/her scope of practice (as described by licensure and/or hospital policy) relating to patient care and performing other duties and functions that include, but are not limited to those described.
• Utilizes effective human relations and communication skills when interfacing with physicians, practitioners, patients/families/significant others and takes positive action to resolves patient care problems. Promotes excellence in customer/quest/staff/professional relations.
• Conduct reflects the mission, vision and guiding principles of Mountain View Hospital and the Advance Care and Hyperbaric Center.
• Agrees to abide by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

About Mountain View

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

QualificationsEducation/Certification

Current License or certification as a CNA, Paramedic or EMT. BLS certification and renewal as required.

Experience: Preferred, but not required.

Equipment/Technology: Has the ability to successfully and competently utilize computer software for operation of department.

Language/Communication: Has the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written format.

Mathematical Skills: Average

Mental Capabilities: Able to exercise independent judgment with attention to detail. Must have the ability to concentrate for long periods of time in order to complete assigned tasks with a better than average attention span, in order to listen, read and remember verbal and written instructions. Can understand input from the director concerning errors and instructions.

Performance: Able to deal with difficult client situations and emergencies in a calm and professional manner. Must be able to handle conflict issues with both patients and staff. Able to maintain confidentiality.