Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Acute Care – Full Time

Glendive Medical Center, Inc.; Glendive (MT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Glendive Medical Center in Glendive, MT is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for Acute Care. This full-time role covers three 12-hour shifts per week with starting pay of $17.50+ per hour, depending on experience and internal equity.

As a CNA, you will work with nurses and other clinicians to support patient care, comfort, and safety across hospital settings. The position offers hands-on patient interaction, opportunities to build clinical skills, and a meaningful role in the community.

Qualifications

• Active CNA certification is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: help with bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, meals, and comfort.
• Clinical Support: obtain vital signs, document observations, record intake/output, collect specimens, assist with EKG tasks.
• Team Collaboration: respond to patient needs, communicate changes, participate in care team discussions.
• Department Support: maintain supplies, assist in unit organization, attend training and staff meetings.

Skills

Active CNA certification

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Acute Care

Glendive Medical Center | Glendive, MT | Full-Time | Three 12-Hour Shifts Per Week | Starting Pay: $17.50+/hour (based on experience and internal equity)

Start a Healthcare Career That Matters

Every patient's experience is shaped by the people who provide care at the bedside. At Glendive Medical Center, Certified Nursing Assistants are valued members of the healthcare team who help patients feel safe, comfortable, and supported during their hospital stay.

Whether you're an experienced CNA or looking to expand your healthcare knowledge, this position offers hands-on patient interaction, opportunities to build clinical skills, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in your community.

About the Position

As a CNA in our Acute Care Department, you'll work closely with nurses, providers, and other healthcare professionals to support patient care across a variety of hospital settings. Your role will be essential in helping patients maintain comfort, dignity, and independence while receiving treatment.

Primary Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care

• Assist patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal care needs
• Support mobility activities, including transfers, ambulation, and repositioning
• Help patients with meals, hydration, and daily comfort measures
• Create a welcoming and supportive environment for patients and visitors

Clinical Support

• Obtain and document vital signs
• Monitor and report observations to nursing staff
• Record intake and output information
• Collect specimens as directed
• Assist with cardiac monitoring and EKG-related tasks
• Perform delegated patient care activities within scope of training

Team Collaboration

• Respond promptly to patient needs and call lights
• Participate in shift communication and care team discussions
• Communicate patient concerns and changes in condition to nursing staff
• Foster positive working relationships with coworkers and providers

Department Support

• Maintain patient care supplies and equipment
• Assist with unit organization and readiness
• Participate in education, training, and staff meetings
• Support a culture of safety, quality, and service excellence

Qualifications

Required

• Active CNA certification
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred

• Active CNA certification
• Previous healthcare or patient care experience
• High school diploma or equivalent

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Three 12-hour shifts each week
• Rotating day and night schedules on a six-week rotation
• Weekend and holiday coverage required

Benefits

Eligible after 59 days:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Healthcare Spending Accounts
• Employer-paid Life & Disability

Eligible after 30 days:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Leave
• Paid float holidays

Why Join Glendive Medical Center?

As a Critical Access Hospital serving Eastern Montana and Western North Dakota, GMC offers an environment where employees are known, valued, and empowered to grow. You'll gain experience in a variety of patient care situations while working alongside a team committed to compassionate service and exceptional healthcare.

If you're passionate about helping others and looking for a rewarding role in healthcare, we'd love to meet you.

Glendive Medical Center (GMC) conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without any regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GMC promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment screenings.