CNA, Hospital - Inpatient Surgical (per diem)

Billings Clinic•Billings, MT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a licensed nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant assists in delivering patient/resident care. The CNA works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team to meet patients’ and residents’ physical, psychosocial, educational, and spiritual needs, as well as the needs of their families. The role is based in the Inpatient Surgical department at Billings Clinic Hospital and is per diem, 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 related to the environment, employee and patient safety, and job performance.
Perform basic nursing care and treatments within scope of practice, as directed by a licensed nurse, using a holistic approach and following the patient’s goal-directed plan of care.
Enter accurate and timely information in the patient medical record according to patient need, documentation guidelines, and departmental policies and procedures. Documentation includes activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output measurements, and hourly rounding.
Follow Billings Clinic safety standards, policies, and practices; identify problems and safety issues and initiate appropriate action.
Use performance improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of patient/resident care and support the Magnet Model of quality nursing care.
Communicate collaboratively, supportively, and with care with patients/residents, 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.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department and organization needs.
For Level II, complete the yearly Level II competency checklist.