Description:
Position Details:
Department: Med/Surg
Status: Full-time (36 hours per week)
Shift: Day Shift, 6am-6pm
Summary
Join Star Valley Health as a Certified Nursing Assistant and make a difference every day! At Star Valley Health, our CNAs a part of a supportive team that values excellence, respect and community. Enjoy excellent patient ratios, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth, all while working in the beautiful Star Valley area.
What We Offer:
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Competitive pay and benefits (healthcare, PTO, retirement match).
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Supportive team environment and career growth opportunities.
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Great work-life balance
Job Duties
Patient Care
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Provide compassionate care within CNA scope of practice, following state and federal regulations.
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Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
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Deliver daily care, including bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, and linen changes.
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Support mobility and comfort through positioning, lifting, and ambulation.
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Prepare patients for meals, assist with feeding, and distribute snacks and fluids.
Monitoring & Reporting
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Obtain and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, blood pressure, intake/output).
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Observe and report changes in physical or mental condition to supervising nurse.
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Respond promptly to patient call lights and anticipate needs.
Safety & Compliance
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Maintain a clean, safe environment and support a culture of safety.
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Perform all care in a manner that minimizes risk and prevents errors.
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Attend required in-service education and department meetings.
Communication & Documentation
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Communicate clearly with nurses, management, and medical staff.
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Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record.
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Treat patients and families with respect and dignity.
Team Support
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Answer telephones professionally and assist with unit operations.
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Demonstrate flexibility and organization under stressful situations.
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Perform other duties as needed to support patient care and team success.
Requirements:
Abilities & Skills
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Strong communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues.
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Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
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Commitment to patient privacy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and all regulations.
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Adaptable and open to improvements that enhance patient care and facility operations.
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Knowledge of safety, infection control, and departmental policies.
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Basic computer skills for electronic documentation.
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Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Physical Requirements
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Hearing and speaking ability sufficient for patient interaction and telephone communication.
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Visual acuity for patient assessment and reading medical information.
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Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs unassisted; regular bending, reaching, standing, and walking.
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Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
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Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities without compromising patient care.
Experience & Education
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Completion of a state-approved CNA training program.
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Active Wyoming CNA certification.
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Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Note: Position descriptions are intended to serve as a guideline for typical duties and requirements of a position, but are not inclusive. Additional or different responsibilities within a reasonable scope of the position description may be added or deleted any anytime at the discretion of the Board.
