CNA - Med/Surg - Casual

Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) is the center of a comprehensive system of medical and health care services, staffed with a team of caring professionals who are dedicated to meeting the growing needs of our Hi-Line communities. The not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital features a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, with state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and electronic medical record services. Our large, quiet labor/birthing rooms are private and located away from other patient care areas. The private patient rooms on the 5th floor Medical/Surgical Department boast views from every window.

Administration, staff, and medical providers are committed to delivering high quality, comprehensive health care services to the people of the Hi-Line communities of Montana.

Specialties of our active staff of doctors include Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Hematology, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Pathology, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Radiology and Women's Health.

For the convenience of our patients, we also host visiting physicians at our clinics in the areas of: Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatric Pulmonology, Urology, Radiation Oncology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, and Optometry.

About the role

The Acute Care CNA provides nursing care for patients during a specific work period. The CNA functions in a structured care setting described as geographic and/or situational environments where the policies and procedures for provision of health care are established. The CNA has knowledge relative to the age of patients served. Under the supervision of professional nursing staff, administers nursing care to patients on Med/Surg. Provides emotional support for patients and families. Helps assess patient's needs, especially in areas of skin care, bowel and bladder control and the ability to perform Activities of Daily Living.

• Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure in both arms).
• Takes and records height and weight.
• Measures patient's fluid and food intake and output.
• Answers phone and directs calls as appropriate.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent preferred.
• Certified Nurses Aide by the State of Montana.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Ability to interpret and apply verbal and written instructions.
• Provide a current phone number.
• Ability to successfully pass Background Check and Drug Screen.

Salary is commensurate with up to 10 years of experience.