Certified Nursing Assistant - Float Pool (Early Shift)

St. Peter's Health Regional Medical Center•Helena, MT

14d•Onsite

About The Position

With direction of a Registered Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) provide direct patient care and assist team members with delegated tasks/procedures that are within their scope of practice. CNAs possess thorough understanding of the position’s roles/responsibilities and seek clarification when appropriate. They have the ability, with minimal oversight, to produce accurate and timely computer documentation. This position requires knowledge of printer and fax functions. This position requires demonstrated ability to multi-task and are highly motivated to perform in alignment with SPH’s values. See Orientation Competency Inventory (OCI) for range of tasks and responsibilities.

Requirements

Previous hospital/long term care experience, including the use of medical terminology, preferred
Exhibits a positive attitude
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work productively under stress
Displays a professional demeanor
Able to prioritize workloads
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a safe environment and therapeutic milieu based on the age of the patients served
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
Possess the ability to communicate observed changes in patient’s behavior/activity to the RN
High school graduate, HiSET or GED equivalent preferred
Successful completion of a CNA program required
Current certification as a nursing assistant required or enrollment in the SPH CNA training program and must obtain certification at the end of the training period
Current and valid BLS certification required
SECURE Training required within 6 months of hire date, then annually updated
Demonstrated ability to exhibit judgment in organizing time and performing repetitive tasks
Demonstrated ability to achieve cognitive, organization and emotional maturity to deal effectively with multiple stressors, deadlines, difficult situations and/or customers, within job duties
Demonstrated ability for interpersonal communication skills necessary for effective, non-judgmental and empathetic patient care and customer relations
Demonstrated ability to receive feedback and ability to adapt to a changing environment, requiring flexibility in scheduling and department assignments
Demonstrated ability to take ownership for work completed
Demonstrated ability to communicate in an effective, respectful and appropriate manner, contributing to the team environment
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the patient care team