Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - ED

This is a part time position with up to 24 hours per pay period; applicant is not eligible for benefits.

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides basic nursing care, within their scope of practice, to patients at the direction of the Staff RN or LPN. The primary duties of the CNA are to assist patients with activities of daily living and to provide for basic patient care needs and comfort. They may assist the nursing staff with the development of the patient care plan. The CNA will demonstrate safe and competent nursing care, reflective of the philosophy and standards of Gritman Medical Center, following the guidelines and rules set forth by the Idaho State Board of Nursing, American Nurses' Association and the Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. They will communicate effectively with other care givers and function as a member of the patient care team. They are directly accountable to the staff nurse and will report patient outcomes as appropriate. The CNA will have and maintain adequate physical and mental health to meet job performance criteria. The CNA will demonstrate a code of conduct reflective of Gritman Medical Center's mission, vision and values.

The CNA must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Must have completed an approved nursing assistant course and have Idaho State Nursing Assistant certification on the State of Idaho nursing assistant registry. Will have and maintain Gritman Medical Center core CNA competencies assessments within 90 days of hire. Will have and maintain department specific required core competencies, education, experience and certifications as defined in the policies of each nursing unit.

Weekend and/or Holiday Rotation may be required.
Rotating Shifts may be required.

Gritman Medical Center is a tobacco-free campus. All candidates are subject to criminal background search and drug screen. We are an EEO and drug-free workplace.