Certified Nurse Assistant / Unit Secretary Pre-Op / PACU

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Certified Nurse Assistant/Unit Secretary to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

The PACU Ward Clerk provides basic nursing care and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean recovery environment according to the direction of the R.N. charge. She/he Facilitates and demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors at all times.

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:
The CNA assigned to PACU I:

1. Assists in admitting patients to the PACU I area.
2. Attaches monitors and SCDs.
3. Empties and records foleys and drains.
4. Applies warm blankets and ice packs to patients.
5. Performs blood draws and blood sugar checks.
6. Retrieves PCU pump and tubing.
7. Transfers patient from PACU II to the post-surgical department

The CNA assigned to PACU II:

1. Assists patients to the bathroom and helps patients in getting dressed.
2. Transports patients to their car.

The CNA’s Ward Clerk Duties:

1. Performs a chart audit for all patient charges.
2. Maintains PACU forms, files and supplies.
3. Fax physician orders.
4. Call in doctor appointments for patients.
5. Stock the following items:
   •      Carts, shelves and supplies
   •      Dietary items
   •      Oxygen tanks
6. Is responsible for gurney and bed control.
7. Is fully knowledgeable of policies and procedures of Mountain View Hospital.
8. Performs other related duties incidental to work described herein.

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.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Education/Certification: High school graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) program. Current BLS certification and renewal as required.

Experience: Experience as a CNA preferred.

Equipment/Technology: Basic computer skills required.

Language/Communication: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Mental Capabilities: Can frequently and consistently make sound judgments.

Interpersonal: Works well with others.

Performance: Can work well under pressure and meet multiple and competing deadlines.