Nursing Assistant Student

Providence Health Plan Group; Missoula (MT); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, MT seeks a Nursing Assistant Student to work under supervision while enrolled in CNA or EMT training. The role requires obtaining a MT CNA or EMT license within 12 months of hire, with duties focused on patient safety, observation, and care under nurse supervision.

The program supports growth toward a regular CNA or EMT position, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care within our mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Within 30 days of hire National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
• Preferred qualifications include patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care tasks under supervision.
• Document all patient observation and care activities.
• Assist with non-direct patient care duties as assigned.

Skills

CNA/EMT training

Compassionate patient care

Job description

Description

The Nursing Assistant Student is a caregiver that commits to working towards a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification program or EMT Program independently or one sponsored by Providence St. Patrick Hospital. The Nursing Assistant Student must obtain their Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license or their EMT Montana Emergency Medical Technician Basic License within 12 months of employment in the Nursing Assistant Student role.

The Student functions under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager or Designee and within the scope of practice that the supervising manager or designee has determined is appropriate based upon the skills of the Resident. While enrolled in the CNA or EMT Training Program the Student is responsible for performing a variety of tasks to ensure that the assigned patient(s) remains safe. This may include close, continuous observation to maintain patient safety, comfort, and a safe patient care environment. Basic patient care tasks may be delegated by the Registered Nurse, Nurse Manger and or Delegate. The Student will document all patient observation and care activities. Also performs non-direct patient care duties as assigned.

Students who successfully complete a CNA or EMT Training Program and/or obtain a MT CNA or EMT license by challenging the exam, will qualify for entry into a regular CNA or EMT position.

The Nursing Assistant Student must obtain their MT Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license or their EMT Montana Emergency Medical Technician Basic License within 12 months of hire.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Patrick Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we Providence know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required qualifications:

• Within 30 days of hire National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Preferred qualifications:

• Patient care experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence has a long-standing tradition of caring for residents in western Montana since the Sisters of Providence arrived in the state in 1864. As one of Montana’s largest health care providers, Providence works collaboratively across traditional boundaries to develop patient-centered practices that help make lifelong quality care accessible and affordable.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers include Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula and Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, a critical access hospital in Polson. Our not-for-profit network of services also include physicians, more than 40 clinics, care centers, hospice and home health programs, and other diverse community services.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.