Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), PRN

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center; Libby (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join the Acute Care/Med Surg Department. The CNA will assist patients with daily living activities and provide basic nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities include documenting care, maintaining safety standards, and communicating patient status changes to the RN and care team. May assist with admissions, transfers, discharges and transports as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Current MT CNA license required.
• BLS certification preferred; must obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Experience: 6 months–1 year preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and basic nursing care.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment under RN supervision and department policies.
• Communicate changes in patient status to the RN and care team.
• Assist in admission, transfer and discharge processes as needed.
• Perform waived testing per unit policies where applicable.
• Document care and procedures according to current standards within the shift.
• Transport patients via ambulance, wheelchair, or shuttle as required.
• Uphold patient confidentiality and safety standards at all times.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

English communication

Medical terminology

Self-directed

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Current MT CNA license

BLS certification preferred; obtain within 3 months

Job description

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is looking for Certified Nurses Assistants (CNA) who are dedicated to high quality and compassionate care to join our Acute Care/Med Surg Department!

The CNA assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse as well as has knowledge of age specific population and competencies defined by the department and utilizes this information in the overall care of the patients.

Major Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates communication by clearly conveying information and ideas through appropriate mechanisms in a way that engages people and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN any observed changes in patient’s status and responses.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to co-workers and Providers.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health errors. Supports a culture of safety and quality.
• Demonstrates work standards and accountability of conduct by setting high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks.
• Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of a patient.
• Performs waived testing (point-of-care testing) per Clinical Laboratory’s and the unit’s policies and procedures.
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Documents to current standards and policies. Completes this within the shift.
• Accompanies patients on transports via ambulance, wheelchair or shuttle bus to Libby Care Center when necessary
• Demonstrates the safety standard of conduct by familiarizing him or herself with policies and procedures, practicing personal and patient safety consistently and reporting any and all safety hazards and/or violations.
• Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care.
• Adheres to Cabinet Peaks Medical Center confidentiality policies and procedures.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must be self directed, able to complete outlined tasks without needing to be prompted.

Education Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Current MT CNA license.
• BLS certification preferred; must obtain within 3 months of hire.

Experience

• 6 months to 1 year of related work experience preferred, not required.

Schedule

• Shifts/hours may vary and should be confirmed with the Acute Care Manager.
• Might include nights, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is committed to providing a safe, efficient, and productive work environment for all employees. To help ensure a safe and healthful working environment, each applicant to whom an offer of employment has been made will be required as a condition of employment to undergo a substance test. Additional pre-employment items may be required. Please contact Human Resources for details.