Certified Nurses Assistant, Full Time Nights

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center • Libby, MT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is looking for a Certified Nurse's Assistant   to join our Acute Care/Medical-Surgical Team! The CNA assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse as well as has knowledge of age specific population and competencies defined by the department and utilizes this information in the overall care of the patients.

Requirements

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must be self directed, able to complete outlined tasks without needing to be prompted.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Current MT CNA license.
• BLS certification preferred; must obtain within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 6 months to 1 year of related work experience preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates communication by clearly conveying information and ideas through appropriate mechanisms in a way that engages people and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN any observed changes in a patient's status and responses.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to co-workers and Providers.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health errors.  Supports a culture of safety and quality.
• Demonstrates work standards and accountability of conduct by setting high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks.      
• Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of a patient.
• Performs waived testing (point-of-care testing) per Clinical Laboratory's and the unit's policies and procedures.
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Documents to current standards and policies. Completes this within the shift.
• Accompanies patients on transports via ambulance, wheelchair or shuttle bus to Libby Care Center when necessary
• Demonstrates the safety standard of conduct by familiarizing him or herself with policies and procedures, practicing personal and patient safety consistently and reporting any and all safety hazards and/or violations. 
• Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care. 
• Adheres to Cabinet Peaks Medical Center confidentiality policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Benefits Package Available.
• Full-time benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, long-term disability (LTD), and life & accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance for you and your eligible family members, plus a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees