CNA - Hospice - PT

Northern Montana Health; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Montana Hospital is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to assist in hospice nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will provide basic patient care, support comfort measures, and help ensure safety for assigned patients in Bear Paw Hospice.

Experience as a CNA in long-term care or acute care is preferred; Montana certification and BLS are required. This role emphasizes dignity, respect, and reliable teamwork to support our Hi-Line communities.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) licensed in Montana.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to interpret and apply verbal and written instructions.
• Valid Montana driver’s license and insurance.
• Willingness to pass background check and drug screen.
• Previous CNA experience in long-term or acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of hospice nursing care as directed by a registered nurse.
• Ensure safe delivery of quality aide services and comfort for assigned patients.
• Support Bear Paw Hospice operations and care coordination as needed.

Skills

CNA

Hospice Care

Patient Care

BLS

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About Northern Montana Hospital

Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) is the center of a comprehensive system of medical and health care services, staffed with a team of caring professionals who are dedicated to meeting the growing needs of our Hi-Line communities. The not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital features a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, with state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and electronic medical record services. Our large, quiet labor/birthing rooms are private and located away from other patient care areas. The private patient rooms on the 5th floor Medical/Surgical Department boast views from every window. Administration, staff, and medical providers are committed to delivering high quality, comprehensive health care services to the people of the Hi-Line communities of Montana.

Specialties of our active staff of doctors include Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Hematology, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Pathology, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Radiology and Women's Health.

For the convenience of our patients, we also host visiting physicians at our clinics in the areas of: Cardiology Neurology Pediatric Pulmonology Urology Radiation Oncology Nephrology Endocrinology Optometry.

About the role

To assist in the provision of hospice nursing care in accordance with a specific hospice aide plan of care for assigned patients as developed by and under the supervision of a hospice registered nurse. To assure the safe delivery of quality aide services which support the mission and philosophy of Bear Paw Hospice.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Certified Nurse Aide by the State of Montana.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Ability to interpret and apply verbal and written instructions.
• Valid Montana driver's license and current automobile insurance. Provide a current phone number.
• Ability to successfully pass Background Check and Drug Screen.
• Previous CNA experience required; minimum of one year experience in long-term care or acute care setting preferred.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with up to 10 years of experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Requesting an accommodation is voluntary and will not negatively affect your application. All requests will be kept confidential. NMH will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this job.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.