Certified Nursing Assistant

About Lewis & Clark Outpatient Surgery Center

Located conveniently in Lewiston, Idaho, and established in 2004, Lewis & Clark Outpatient Surgery is a state-of-the-art surgery center that offers patients the best possible environment for outpatient surgery, because it was specifically designed and built for that purpose. When you have your procedure performed at Lewis & Clark Outpatient Surgery, you will experience several advantages

About Regent Surgical Health

Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this vantage point, our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long-term clinical and financial success. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) acts as a liaison between patients and the medical staff ensuring that patients receive consistent, high-quality care. CNAs provide basic patient care, assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and supporting overall patient well-being under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the patient admission process.
• Collect patient information including family medical histories.
• Take patients’ vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate.
• Help patients dress/undress or use the bathroom as needed.
• Turn or reposition patients who are confined to a bed.
• Assist patients with food and/or hydration.
• Clean rooms, make beds and stock supplies.
• Perform basic medical tasks including wound care and catheter care.
• Assist with patient transfers and discharges.
• Monitor patients for signs of illness or infection.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of regulations applicable to patient care and/or other Center functions.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of patient care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team to ensure quality care.
• Follow the Center’s exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Able to problem solve in the presence of stressful situations/work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited CNA training program (per State requirements)
• CNA license
• BLS certification (as required by individual ASC policy)

PREFERRED:

• ASC experience
• Minimum one year CNA experience

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