CNA - SNF

Cynet Health; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a CNA (or LPN) for a 13-week travel assignment in a SNF setting near Kalispell, MT. The role requires at least 1 year of travel experience, BLS certification, and a flexible, respectful demeanor.

Expect 12-hour day shifts with varying patient ratios and routine unit floating as needed. Candidates should have strong skills in catheter care, dressing changes, mobility and personal care, and be comfortable taking on charge roles when required.

Qualifications

• CNAs must assist geriatrics and post-acute patients.
• Experience with travel assignments is required.
• Need catheter care, dressing changes, and mobility/personal care assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in skilled nursing setting.
• Monitor and report patient status to nursing staff.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Operate with on-site hospital resources (IV pumps, phlebotomy support).

Skills

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Respectful demeanor

Catheter care

Dressing changes

Mobility assistance

Personal care

Tools

Electronic medical records

Medication dispensing systems

IV pumps

Job description

CNA - SNF

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Skilled Nursing

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12 Hour Days

Hours per Shift: 36

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of travel experience

License: CNA or LPN

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)

Must-Have:

• Flexibility and a positive attitude
• Respectful demeanor

Description:The traveler must reside within 300 miles of the facility.The facility has a total of 110 beds.Candidates must have experience working with geriatrics and post-acute medical/surgical patients.The Transitional Care Unit (TCU) serves patients who will go to home, hospice, or long-term care.Patients may be on feeding pumps in the TCU area.Patient ratios are as follows: 1:20 during the day in long-term care, 1:12 in TCU, and overnight ratios of 1:38 in long-term care and 1:15 in TCU.Required skills for CNAs include catheter care, dressing changes, and assisting with mobility and personal care.Candidates may be asked to take on a charge role and must be comfortable doing so.Support on the unit includes a ratio of 1:10 for CNAs during the day and 1:18 at night.There is a receptionist available during weekdays, and a resident care manager oversees nursing staff.Phlebotomy services are provided by the hospital.IV teams are also available from the hospital.There are a total of seven nurses on the day shift and five on the night shift when the facility is at full capacity.Technology used includes electronic medical records, medication dispensing systems, and IV pumps.Floating between units can occur as needed.The schedule consists of a six-week cycle, managed by the nursing leadership.Weekend rotations are every other weekend, and holiday expectations include every other holiday.