Full-Time & Part-Time Nursing CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
The Certified Nursing Assistant performs various direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
The patient population of 2 East consists of joint replacements, neuro surgeries, traumas, strokes, seizure patients, as well as general medical patients. Kootenai Health's Total Joint Program is a collaborative effort between local participating surgeons and hospital staff. The Total Joint Program ensures our patients having hip, knee or shoulder replacement surgery have a safe and successful recovery. Neurosurgery is the specialty focused on surgical treatment of disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, and cerebrovascular system. Often we work with patients recovering from Craniotomies, Laminectomies, cervical and many other types of surgeries performed by our experienced care team. Neurology consists of treating disorders of the nervous systems. We care for patients who are here for strokes, injuries of the brain (Traumatic Brain Injuries), seizure patients who require EEG monitoring, as well as many other diagnoses.
Works with the patient's physical, motor/sensory adaptation, cognitive, and psychological needs specific to the population being served and meets standards of quality as measured by the unit/department age specific competency standards. When possible, the family or those significant to the family are considered as part of the care.
Reads charts, dials, equipment settings, literature, and other printed and handwritten materials
Communicates with patients, physicians, families, and co-workers in person and/or on telephone
Aids physicians and nursing staff members with procedures
Utilizes the electronic medical record to document patient care
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
High school diploma or GED preferred
State of Idaho Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required
Typical equipment used in a clinical role job

• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment
• About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.
Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employerpaid options for eligible fulltime employees, plus affordable plans for parttime staff. Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
Retirement plans with pretax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%-6%
Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
Awardwinning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
And an employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.