CNA Acute Care

Beartooth Billings Clinic • Red Lodge, MT

2d

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, provides clerical support for the assigned unit. Duties include transcribing physician orders, assembling and maintaining patient charts, answering telephone and intercom calls, providing routine approved information, and relaying other calls and messages. Interacts appropriately with patients/residents, families, and staff, and supports unit activities essential to the smooth functioning of the patient care area.

Under the general supervision of a Licensed Nurse, assists in delivering patient care. Works collaboratively with the Physician, RN, and LPN to meet the physical, psychosocial, educational, and spiritual needs of patients and families. This is a per diem, non-exempt position in Acute Care/ED.

Requirements

• Formal nurse aide training.
• Current Montana license as a Certified Nursing Assistant, or ability to receive it within 90 days.
• Healthcare provider CPR certification, or ability to receive it within 90 days.
• Ability to reason independently and work with minimal guidance.
• Ability to interpret data and make sound judgments based on those interpretations.
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of personalities and situations requiring tact, judgment, and poise.
• Ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities and schedules.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with coworkers and the general public, and to use good judgment in recognizing scope and authority.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduation or equivalent is preferred.
• Six months of CNA patient-care experience in a healthcare institution is preferred.
• Completion of a Medical Terminology course is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support for the assigned unit.
• Transcribe physician orders and assemble and maintain patient charts.
• Answer telephone and intercom calls, provide routine approved information, and relay other calls and messages.
• Interact appropriately with patients/residents, families, and staff.
• Support activities essential to the smooth functioning of the patient care area.
• Assist in delivering patient care under the general supervision of a Licensed Nurse.
• Collaborate with the Physician, RN, and LPN to meet patients' and families' physical, psychosocial, educational, and spiritual needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED