Certified Nurse Aide Full-Time

Rimrock Foundation•Billings, MT

10h•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Provide therapeutic supervision and medical services to patients. Assist the nursing staff by performing a variety of patient care duties and clerical functions within the Medical Unit. Assures adherence to state statutes and rules, CARF standards, and federal regulations including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Positively represents the organization and promotes Rimrock’s Mission to the community. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Daily and weekly vital signs on patients and as directed by nursing staff. Inpatient history/ingestion form, all but medical assessment of systems. Assist with monitoring detox patients and crisis stabilization patients. Assist with detox admissions, including patient care which includes linen changes and bed baths prn, assisting getting patients up for meals and serving trays and monitoring meals for detox patients. Provide therapeutic interaction for Crisis Stabilization patients. Administers drug screen protocol to patients under supervision of nurse. Assist with admissions forms with exception of nursing assessment. Conduct BAL’s and urinalysis on patients and charting findings. May drive to off-site facilities for client care. Other job duties as assigned. EDUCATION/TRAINING: High school graduate and must be currently certified in the state of MT as a CNA. Must have a valid driver's license. SKILLS: Listening and speaking skills; legible penmanship; interpersonal communication skills in working with the public, doctors and various other departments. Empathy and ability to establish a therapeutic relationship with all types of patients. Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft software including Word, Excel and Outlook. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is indoors in an office environment with moderate noise. Intermittent physical effort involving lifting of up to 25 pounds, walking and stooping is required. A typical workday involves sitting, frequent use of a keyboard, reaching with hands and arms, and talking and hearing, approximately 70% of the time. Approximately 30% or less of the time is spent standing. Normal vision abilities required, including close vision and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT/JOB LOCATIONS: Involves everyday risk or discomfort requiring normal safety precautions in an office setting, meeting room and patient care areas. Work may involve mental and emotional stress. Some driving required. Will work primarily at Main Facility. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Requirements

High school graduate
Must be currently certified in the state of MT as a CNA
Must have a valid driver's license.
Listening and speaking skills
Legible penmanship
Interpersonal communication skills in working with the public, doctors and various other departments.
Empathy and ability to establish a therapeutic relationship with all types of patients.
Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft software including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Daily and weekly vital signs on patients and as directed by nursing staff.
Inpatient history/ingestion form, all but medical assessment of systems.
Assist with monitoring detox patients and crisis stabilization patients.
Assist with detox admissions, including patient care which includes linen changes and bed baths prn, assisting getting patients up for meals and serving trays and monitoring meals for detox patients.
Provide therapeutic interaction for Crisis Stabilization patients.
Administers drug screen protocol to patients under supervision of nurse.
Assist with admissions forms with exception of nursing assessment.
Conduct BAL’s and urinalysis on patients and charting findings.
May drive to off-site facilities for client care.
Other job duties as assigned.