Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Acute Care – Full Time
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant works in the Acute Care Department at Glendive Medical Center, supporting patient care across a variety of hospital settings in collaboration with nurses, providers, and other healthcare professionals. The role helps patients maintain comfort, dignity, and independence during their hospital stay through hands-on care and clinical support. The position is full-time, with three 12-hour shifts per week and rotating day and night schedules on a six-week rotation. Weekend and holiday coverage is required. Starting pay is $17.50 or more per hour, based on experience and internal equity. Glendive Medical Center is a Critical Access Hospital serving Eastern Montana and Western North Dakota. The posting describes an environment where employees are known, valued, and empowered to grow, with exposure to varied patient care situations and a team committed to compassionate service and exceptional healthcare. Employment offers are contingent on successfully passing pre-employment screenings, and GMC promotes a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.
Requirements
- Active CNA certification.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Previous healthcare or patient care experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal care needs.
- Support mobility, including transfers, ambulation, and repositioning.
- Help patients with meals, hydration, and daily comfort measures.
- Create a welcoming and supportive environment for patients and visitors.
- Obtain and document vital signs.
- Monitor and report observations to nursing staff.
- Record intake and output information.
- Collect specimens as directed.
- Assist with cardiac monitoring and EKG-related tasks.
- Perform delegated patient care activities within the scope of training.
- Respond promptly to patient needs and call lights.
- Participate in shift communication and care team discussions.
- Communicate patient concerns and changes in condition to nursing staff.
- Foster positive working relationships with coworkers and providers.
- Maintain patient care supplies and equipment.
- Assist with unit organization and readiness.
- Participate in education, training, and staff meetings.
- Support a culture of safety, quality, and service excellence.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, eligible after 59 days.
- Healthcare Spending Accounts, eligible after 59 days.
- Employer-paid life and disability coverage, eligible after 59 days.
- 401(k) with employer match, eligible after 30 days.
- Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Leave, eligible after 30 days.
- Paid float holidays, eligible after 30 days.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
