CNA - Med/Surg - FT

Northern Montana Hospital; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account options

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

A critical access hospital in Montana is seeking an Acute Care CNA to join their team. In this role, you'll provide essential nursing care and emotional support for patients during their stay. You will be responsible for monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a high standard of care under the supervision of nursing staff. Qualified candidates must possess a high school diploma, be a certified nurses aide in Montana, and hold a current Basic Life Support certification. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Certified Nurses Aide certification required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification needed.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must pass Background Check and Drug Screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support for patients and families.
• Assess patient's needs in skin care and daily living activities.
• Take and record vital signs and measurements.
• Measure fluid and food intake and output.
• Answer phones and direct calls as appropriate.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Basic patient care

Ability to record vital signs

Background check and drug screen

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Certified Nurses Aide by the State of Montana

Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

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
• Pediatric Pulmonology
• Urology
• Radiation Oncology
• Nephrology
• Endocrinology
• Optometry

About the role

The Acute Care CNA provides nursing care for patients during a specific work period. The CNA functions in a structured care setting described as geographic and/or situational environments where the policies and procedures for provision of health care are established. The CNA has knowledge relative to the age of patients served. Under the supervision of professional nursing staff, administers nursing care to patients on Med/Surg.

What you'll do

Provides emotional support for patients and families. Helps assess patient's needs, especially in areas of skin care, bowel and bladder control and the ability to perform Activities of Daily Living. Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure in both arms). Takes and records height and weight. Measures patient's fluid and food intake and output. Answers phone and directs calls as appropriate.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent preferred.
• Certified Nurses Aide by the State of Montana.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Ability to interpret and apply verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to successfully pass Background Check and Drug Screen.

Health, dental, life, and FLEX/HSA benefits available with 403-b option.

Salary is commensurate with up to 10 years of experience.

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.

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

Applicants requiring accommodation(s) during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at [e-mail] or 406-262-1401. 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.