Acute Care - Nursing Assistant

Glendive Medical Center•Glendive, MT

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Nursing Assistant - Join a Rural Healthcare Team and Truly Make an Impact! Location: On-site at GMC | 202 Prospect Dr, Glendive, MT 59330 | Acute Care Department Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly (bi-weekly pay) Schedule: Three 12-Hour Shifts | 6 Weeks Days / 6 Weeks Nights | Rotating Weekends & Holidays Glendive Medical Center (GMC) is a Critical Access Hospital serving eastern Montana and western North Dakota. Guided by our SERVE philosophy-Service, Excellence, Respect, Value, and Engagement-we deliver compassionate care and foster a supportive, community-focused environment. As a Nursing Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our patients through direct care, teamwork, and hands-on comfort measures - helping create positive patient experiences during some of their most vulnerable moments.

Requirements

Dependable, punctual, and consistent attendance.
Strong prioritization and time-management skills.
Ability to use de-escalation techniques with agitated patients.
Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.
High school diploma preferred.
Nursing Assistant course completion or equivalent within 6 months of hire.
Prior hospital experience preferred.
Current BLS certification required.
CNA License or Medical Assistant License preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma preferred.
Prior hospital experience preferred.
CNA License or Medical Assistant License preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with personal hygiene, bathing, grooming, toileting, and skin care checks.
Support mobility needs, including repositioning, transfers, ambulation, and ROM exercises.
Ensure clean gowns, fresh bedding, and tidy rooms throughout your shift.
Assist with meals, feed patients as needed, and provide fresh water and nourishment.
Obtain vital signs, I&Os, heights, weights, and collect specimens.
Assist with nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice/heat therapy, enemas, and other delegated tasks.
Support point-of-care testing, collect EKGs, and place patients on cardiac monitors.
Round frequently and respond promptly to call lights.
Maintain safe environments and competent, caring interactions.
Provide dignified end-of-life and post-mortem care.
Communicate clearly with nursing staff and provide thorough end-of-shift reports.
Participate in the orientation of new employees and contribute to a positive team environment.
Complete additional duties such as stocking supplies, checking warmers, and general workspace upkeep.
Follow incident reporting and chain-of-command procedures.
Attend unit meetings and educational opportunities for continuous growth.