Acute Care - Nursing Assistant

Glendive Medical Center•Glendive, MT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Nursing Assistant at Glendive Medical Center (GMC), a Critical Access Hospital serving eastern Montana and western North Dakota, you will play a crucial role in supporting patients through direct care, teamwork, and hands-on comfort measures. Guided by our SERVE philosophy (Service, Excellence, Respect, Value, and Engagement), you will help create positive patient experiences during vulnerable moments, contributing to safe, compassionate, and effective patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN.

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.
Nursing Assistant course completion or equivalent within 6 months of hire.
Current BLS certification required.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, climb stairs, and respond quickly in emergencies.
Must safely lift/move up to 50 lbs using proper technique and lift equipment.
Prolonged periods of physical activity.
Ability to manage physical and emotional stress.
Potential exposure to common hospital environmental risks.
Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.
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.