CNA - Med/Surg - FT

Northern Montana Health; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

FLEX/HSA benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Northern Montana Hospital is seeking an Acute Care Certified Nursing Assistant to provide essential patient care on Med/Surg, under supervision of licensed staff. The role focuses on comfort, monitoring, and aiding daily living activities in a high-quality, team-based environment.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, recording vitals, supporting patients and families, and ensuring accurate communication with the care team.

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.
• Pass Background Check and Drug Screen.

Responsibilities

• Provides emotional support for patients and families.
• Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure).
• Assists with activities of daily living and basic nursing tasks.
• Communicates with care team and directs calls as appropriate.

Skills

Emotional support

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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:CardiologyNeurologyPediatric PulmonologyUrologyRadiation OncologyNephrologyEndocrinologyOptometry.

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. Provide a current phone number. 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.