Nursing Assistant - Acute Care

Sweetwater Care; Glendive (MT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) for permanent, on-site employment. The NA provides compassionate, direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision and collaborates with the healthcare team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vitals, ensuring safety, and documenting changes for transitions between shifts. The role requires flexibility for nights, weekends, and on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• Completion of a nursing assistant course or equivalent within six months of hire.
• Prior hospital experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mobility, and meals.
• Perform and document vitals, weights, and intake/output; collect specimens and assist with point-of-care testing.
• Promptly answer call lights, perform frequent patient rounds, and maintain a safe environment.
• Work with the healthcare team, orient new employees, and maintain professional communication.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to the nurse and provide a comprehensive report to the next shift's NA.
• Assist with stocking supplies, general cleaning, and providing end-of-life and post-mortem care.

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Time management

Education

Nursing Assistant Course

BLS Certification

Job description

Nursing Assistant (NA) - Permanent Employee

The Nursing Assistant (NA) provides compassionate, direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. This role is crucial for assisting patients of all ages with a variety of medical and surgical conditions. The NA works collaboratively with the healthcare team to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Assist patients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mobility (turning, ambulation, transfers), and meals.




• Monitoring & Vitals: Perform and document vitals, weights, and intake/output. Collect specimens and assist with point-of-care testing.




• Patient Safety: Promptly answer call lights, perform frequent patient rounds, and ensure a safe environment.




• Team Collaboration: Work effectively with the healthcare team, assist with orienting new employees, and maintain professional communication.




• Documentation & Reporting: Report any changes in a patient's condition to the nurse and provide a comprehensive report to the next shift's NA.




• Additional Duties: Assist with stocking supplies, general cleaning, and providing end-of-life and post-mortem care.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Successful completion of a nursing assistant course or equivalent within six months of hire is required. Previous hospital experience is preferred.




• Skills: Must be dependable, punctual, and have excellent time management skills.




• Physical: Capable of performing CPR, lifting up to 50 pounds, and withstanding physical and emotional stress. The role requires prolonged periods of walking, standing, and bending.




• Certifications: Current BLS certification is required.




• Scheduling: Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.