Per Diem CNA Hospital - Observation Unit

Billings Clinic•Billings, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a licensed nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant assists with patient/resident care and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team to meet the physical, psychosocial, educational, and spiritual needs of patients/residents and their families. The role performs basic nursing care and treatments within its scope of practice, as directed by the licensed nurse, and supports the patient’s goal-directed plan of care. The CNA documents patient care in the medical record, including activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output, and hourly rounding, following documentation guidelines and departmental policies. The role promotes safety, quality improvement, and caring, collaborative communication; maintains required competencies and education; and may act as a resource, role model, and mentor. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Six months of clinical experience providing patient/resident care in a health care institution is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support and model behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct, and service expectations.
Meet mandatory organizational and departmental requirements and maintain competency in applicable organizational, departmental, and outside agency standards.
Perform basic nursing care and treatments within scope of practice, as directed by a licensed nurse and in alignment with the patient’s goal-directed plan of care.
Enter accurate and timely patient medical record documentation, including activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output measurements, and hourly rounding.
Follow Billings Clinic safety standards, policies, and practices; identify potential problems and safety issues and initiate appropriate action.
Use performance improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of patient care and support the Magnet Model of quality nursing care.
Communicate collaboratively and compassionately with patients, families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Act as a resource, role model, and mentor; respond to questions and assist with problem resolution.
Identify personal growth and development needs and meet system and departmental education and continuing education requirements.
For Level II, complete the yearly Level II competency checklist.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department or organization needs.