Full Time MedSurg CNA in Lewiston Idaho

The work location for this position is in Lewiston, Idaho

At. St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, an affiliate of ScionHealth, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent staff. And we know that our staff deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of St. Joe’s – the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today.

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is classified as an auxiliary worker in accordance with the Idaho Nursing Practice Act and Standards Rules and Regulations for the Practice of Nursing.  These are non-licensed workers who may perform basic nursing services for patients as delegated by and under the direct supervision of the professional nurse.  The activities contributing to the delivery of nursing care is limited to providing personal hygiene, comfort, safety, and protection.  Non-nursing support functions are also included in role expectations.  The CNA must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in his/her department.  The individual must acquire and/or demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.  He/she must be able to provide care with consideration of developmental status.

Work Conditions/Hours

12-hour shifts - schedule is based on the department needs. 

Scion Health considers a consistently positive, cooperative, self-motivated, courteous, and professional attitude to be an essential function of every position.  While different positions have different primary areas of responsibility, everyone needs to work as a team, and we expect all employees to roll up their sleeves and pitch in as necessary to get the job done.

Employees must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes, (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others; and (c) respond appropriately to constructive feedback from a supervisor.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

Minimum Requirements

• Current Idaho CNA certification listed on the Idaho Nurse Aide Registry

• BLS on first day or to be assigned by the Learning Center