CNA (Full-time/Townsend)

Billings Clinic•Townsend, MT

9d•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 the physical, psychosocial, educational, and spiritual needs of patients/residents and their families. The position performs basic nursing care and treatments within scope of practice as directed by a licensed nurse, and documents care in the patient medical record according to patient needs and documentation guidelines.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Six months of CNA experience performing patient/resident care in a health care institution.

Responsibilities

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, using a holistic approach and following the 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, as indicated by patient needs and documentation guidelines.
Follow Billings Clinic safety standards, policies, and practices; anticipate and 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 caringly with patients/residents, families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Serve 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 organizational needs.