Job Description Summary:

Provides basic nursing care to patients under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurses (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). Provides excellent customer service and administrative support as applicable to assigned area(s).

Qualifications:

• Current Montana Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Certificate required.
• Minimum of one (1) year CNA work experience required.
• Current CPR certification as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) experience preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in acute care preferred.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn other software as needed. Previous experience with electronic medical record (EMR) programs required.
• Medical terminology knowledge
• To be eligible for the Phlebotomy portion of the position:
  • Current phlebotomy experience; or
  • College course work in phlebotomy completed and successfully pass a phlebotomy skills test.
• 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.

Job Specific Duties:

• Performs administrative tasks in an organized and accurate manner as applicable to assigned area(s) procedure and protocol.
• Delivers basic and advanced patient care under the guidance and direction of the RNs and LPNs to safely meet the needs of the patient in the assigned area(s).
• In collaboration with the RN/LPN coordinates workloads and patient priorities necessary to expedite processes.  

• Assists in HUC duties and makes customer service a priority.
• Performs assessment while taking the patient’s vital signs and informs the RN/LPN of any abnormalities and/or changes in the patient’s condition.
• Maintains patient privacy and documents care as defined by Logan Health policies and procedures.
• Assist the RN/LPN in maintaining assigned area(s); restocks rooms and supply areas, maintains the equipment in the patient care rooms for safety and cleanliness, assists in maintaining compliance with Medicare and all applicable regulatory standards.
• Adheres to and upholds all organizational customer service policies and standards while caring for patients and interacting with others.
• Exhibits knowledge of; policies and procedures as they relate to job duties, knowledge of safety policies and procedures and cost containment with all resources.

• Phlebotomy:  

• Performs venipuncture to standard, including site selection and equipment choice.
• Verifies patient identification, labels specimen accurately, and orders and/or cancels test as applicable to the assigned area(s) procedure and protocol.

• The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification.  Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.  Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.  Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Shift:

Variable - 12 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule Details:

Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.

Schedule:

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week.  Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check

• Reference checks

• Drug Screening

• Health and Immunizations Screening

• Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.