CNA PRN - Hospital Acute Care and Emergency Department (Per diem/Columbus)

Billings Clinic•Columbus, MT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Billings Clinic is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for per diem shifts in the Hospital Acute Care and Emergency Department. This role involves assisting licensed nurses in delivering patient care, working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to meet patient and family needs. The position offers opportunities for learning and growth within a Magnet-recognized health system known for its quality of care, advanced technology, and supportive culture. Billings, Montana, provides a friendly community with abundant outdoor recreation and family activities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
CPR Certification
CNA Certification

Responsibilities

Support and model behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations.
Meet all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements and maintain competency in all relevant standards.
Perform basic nursing care and treatments within the scope of practice as directed by the licensed nurse, following the patient's plan of care.
Ensure complete, accurate, and timely entry into the patient medical record, including activities of daily living (ADLs), vital signs, intake and output measurements, and hourly rounding.
Adhere to Billings Clinic and facility safety standards, policies, and practices, anticipating and identifying problems and safety issues.
Utilize performance improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of patient care.
Demonstrate collaborative, supportive, and caring behaviors in communication with patients, families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Act as a resource, role model, and mentor, responding to questions and assisting with problem resolution.
Take responsibility for identifying own growth and development needs and meeting all system and departmental educational requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Proficient in basic patient care and treatment, planning, and observation within the scope of practice for a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Competent to perform routine, non-complex aspects of patient care, treatments, and procedures.
Refer more difficult problems to a Level II or III staff person, LPN, RN, physician, and/or non-physician provider.
Practice within scope of practice as determined by state regulations and Billings Clinic guidelines.
Work under the clinical supervision of the RN or LPN.
Work independently in accordance with assigned schedules and operating procedures.
Assume responsibility for the follow-up of problem scenarios and coordinate appropriately with the LPN, RN, and/or physician.
Prioritize all aspects of job performance.
Respond appropriately to a variety of patient/family requests and inquiries, and to inquiries from physicians, nursing staff, and other health care providers.
Check for understanding, allay apprehension, and enlist cooperation of the patient.
Utilize and apply PSE skills.
Demonstrate personal accountability in all facets of role responsibilities.
Adhere to patient safety goals and standards.
Participate in QI/RM activities within the department.
Participate in the financial viability of the organization by ensuring appropriate utilization of supplies and equipment and maximizing the flow of patient care.
Assist with patient activities of daily living, such as baths, oral hygiene, grooming, toileting, ambulating, and turning.
Perform basic laboratory specimen handling and processing (urinalysis, blood sugars, etc.).
Perform basic hospital/ED patient quick registrations and full registrations assistance of nursing personnel.