CNA - Med/Surg - FT

NORTHERN MONTANA HOSPITAL • Havre, MT

86d • Onsite

About The Position

The Acute Care CNA provides nursing care for patients during a specific work period. The CNA functions in a structured care setting described as geographic and/or situational environments where the policies and procedures for provision of health care are established. The CNA has knowledge relative to the age of patients served. Under the supervision of professional nursing staff, administers nursing care to patients on Med/Surg.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent preferred.
• Certified Nurses Aide by the State of Montana.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Ability to interpret and apply verbal and written instructions.
• Provide a current phone number.
• Ability to successfully pass Background Check and Drug Screen.

Responsibilities

• Provides emotional support for patients and families.
• Helps assess patient's needs, especially in areas of skin care, bowel and bladder control and the ability to perform Activities of Daily Living.
• Takes and records vital signs(temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure in both arms).
• Takes and records height and weight.
• Measures patient's fluid and food intake and output.
• Answers phone and directs calls as appropriate.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life benefits
• FLEX/HSA benefits
• 403-b option

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED