What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA or Nurse Apprentice - Telemetry - 156942 position at St Lukes Health System (Boise ID)?
General Information
Department Recruit and Talent Acquisition System Office Position Type Flex, Full-Time, Part-Time Shift Day, Night Job ID 156942 City Boise State ID Category Patient Care Support - CNA/CMA/LPNDescription & Requirements
At St. Luke’s, our patients come from all walks of life and so do we! We strive to foster an environment that embraces our employees' unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives which drives our exceptional, patient-centered care. Our team of Certified Nursing Assistants play a crucial role in providing essential care and support to patients.
New CNA or Nurse Apprentice encouraged to apply
Telemetry is a great unit for CNA's to build in on their skills and build a foundation that sets them up for success for their career. You'll have the opportunity to work with patients who suffer from heart disease, heart failure and complications associated with cardiac conditions.
Boise Tele 3/7 includes both Telemetry Units, 3 Tele and 7 East. The patient population is dynamic, 3 Tele, a Cardiac Telemetry Population, they provide care to patients with Primary Cardiac Diagnosis and procedures. 7 East, a Medical Telemetry Population, provides care to patients with acute and chronic complex medical diagnosis that may or may not require telemetry monitoring.
Meridian Telemetry functions like a Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Stepdown but does not have the official title of a PCU. Merdian Tele is a 37 single bed unit that provides care for our more critical med/surg community (was a 27 bed unit but as of 10/2024 added 10 additional beds). Our patient population includes cardiac, stroke, sepsis, respiratory failure, post-surgical, renal impairment, and so much more. They are a great unit to develop your critical thinking and time management skills. Meridian Telemetry is a close-knit team that is there to support each other and to provide the best care for our community.
Nampa Telemetry is located on the first floor next to the ICU, Cath Lab, and Medical Imaging. Each room is equipped with Virtual Care, Dialysis hook ups, ceiling lifts, and bedside monitoring. Their Telemetry Unit works very close with Leadership, Educators, and Crisis Nurses to provide exemplary care and support Nurses of any level to grow and learn. We are able to do this with a teamwork centered culture that builds trust, confidence, and respect between multiple interdisciplinary teams.
What you can expect from this role
- Full-Time, Part-time, and Flex positions available
- Opportunities with our Telemetry units in Boise, Meridian or Nampa
- Shift differential pay offered for Nights and Weekends
- Eligible to apply for scholarships to pursue nursing education
Qualifications: CNA
Licenses/Certifications:
- Current CNA Certification in the State of Practice
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider certification
Qualifications: Nurse Apprentice
Licenses/Certifications:
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be enrolled in an accredited school of nursing (ACEN, CCNE, or CNEA accreditations)
- Experience: 0 years experience
- Licenses/Certifications:
- Nurse Apprentice Letter OR Nursing Intern Letter from the State Board of Nursing. The Nurse Apprentice is able to remain in the Nurse Apprentice position following graduation while awaiting RN or GN Licensure or 90 days, whichever comes first.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross.
What's In It For You
At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.
St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.