CNA - Medical Unit

Logan Health - Kalispell, MT

Full-time - Entry Level

Kalispell, MT

Hospitals

About the position

The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) position at Logan Health involves providing essential nursing care to patients under the supervision of assigned leadership. This role is critical in ensuring that patients receive the necessary support and care in a medical unit setting. The CNA will be responsible for assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining patient privacy in accordance with Logan Health policies. The position requires a commitment to teamwork and confidentiality, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders in the healthcare environment. In this role, the CNA will perform a variety of tasks including delivering basic patient care, coordinating workloads with leadership, and documenting care accurately. The CNA will also assist in maintaining the functionality of the unit by restocking supplies, ensuring equipment safety and cleanliness, and complying with Medicare and regulatory standards. The position demands excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and tact. The CNA will work night shifts, typically 12 hours long, and must be flexible as schedules may change based on patient care needs. Regular attendance is essential, and the role may involve additional administrative duties as required by the department. The position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes a criminal background check, reference checks, drug screening, and health assessments.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and assists in the delivery of basic patient care under the guidance and direction of assigned leadership.
• Communicates with assigned leadership to coordinate workloads and patient priorities.
• Performs accurate CNA assessments while taking patients' vital signs and informs stakeholders of any abnormal signs or changes in condition.
• Maintains patient privacy as defined by Logan Health policies and procedures.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living as applicable to assigned areas.
• Accurately and timely documents the care rendered to patients as defined by department procedures.
• Assists in maintaining function by managing inventory, restocking rooms, and maintaining equipment for safety and cleanliness.
• Assists with maintaining compliance with Medicare and all applicable regulatory standards.
• Works with stakeholders to set and maintain priorities for patient care tasks.
• Assists in administrative duties and day-to-day operations as per department procedures.

Requirements

• Current Montana Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certificate required.
• Current CPR certification required as applicable to assigned areas.
• Previous work experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Home Health Aide certification preferred or must obtain within six months of hire.
• Understanding of confidentiality laws governing the provider-patient relationship, including HIPAA guidelines.
• Current Driver's License required for applicable areas, with a good driving record clear of moving violations in the past five years.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Self-starter with critical thinking skills and ability to set priorities.
• Ability to function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact and professionalism.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Home Health Aide certification is preferred.