CNA | Surgical Unit | Days, (36hrs/wk)

Logan Health Medical Center•Kalispell, MT

14d

About The Position

Provides basic nursing care to patients under the direction and supervision of assigned leadership and as applicable to assigned area(s). Our Mission : Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision : Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values : Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Requirements

Current Montana Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certificate required.
Current CPR required as applicable to assigned area(s)
Possess an understanding of the confidentiality laws that govern the provider-patient relationship, including but not limited to HIPAA guidelines.
To be eligible for the Driver portion of the position: Current Driver’s License required.
Driving record for the previous thirty-six (36) months must not reflect any major driving offenses (i.e; DUI, convicted of a felony involving a motor vehicle, suspended license, three (3) or more speeding tickets or other moving violations, etc.).
In addition, personal vehicles used for LH business: State law minimum liability coverage limits required.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Additional certifications as applicable to assigned area(s): Home Health Aide certification preferred or must successfully obtain within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

Delivers and assists in delivery of basic patient care under the guidance and direction of assigned leadership and as applicable to assigned area(s).
Communicates with assigned leadership in an effort to coordinate workloads and patient priorities.
Performs accurate CNA assessment while taking patient’s vital signs.
Informs appropriate stakeholders of any abnormal vital signs and/or changes in the patient’s condition, per department protocol and as applicable to assigned area(s).
Maintains patient privacy as defined by Logan Health policies and procedures.
Assists patient with activities of daily living as applicable to assigned area(s).
Accurately and timely documents the care rendered to the patient as defined by department procedure and as applicable to assigned area(s).
Assists in maintaining function by maintaining inventory, restocking of rooms, supply areas, maintains equipment for safety and cleanliness, as applicable to assigned area(s).
Assists with maintaining compliance with Medicare and all applicable regulatory standards.
Works with appropriate stakeholders to set and maintain priorities for patient care tasks.
Assists in administrative duties and day-to-day operations per department procedure and as applicable to assigned area(s).
Promotes a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient, provides personal care per department procedure and as applicable to assigned area(s).
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.