Job Description Summary:

Provide basic nursing care to patients in the Critical Access Hospital setting under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurses and/or Licensed Practical Nurses. Coordinate care with other disciplines (i.e. Physical Therapy). This position serves adult, geriatric, and pediatric populations.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required. 
• Current Montana C.N.A. License
• 1-3 years of C.N.A experience preferred.
• Current BLS required.
• Proven problem-solving, analytical skills and organizational/time management skills required.

Job Duties:

• Delivers basic patient care under the guidance and direction of the RNs and LPNs on the unit to safely meet the needs of the patient(s).  The C.N.A. refers to the patient care check list to maintain patient care goals and communicate with the RN/LPN to coordinate work load and patient priorities.  This care includes but is not limited to the following job functions:
  • Receive report, prioritize patients that are critically ill, difficult, or scheduled for surgery first.
  • Maintain of 24 Hour I&O flow sheets for every patient.
  • Record vitals in appropriate documentation and inform RN/LPN of any abnormalities.
  • Basic C.N.A. assessment, inform RN/LPN of any change in patient status.
  • Recording intake after meal(s).
  • Answer call lights and phones throughout shift.
  • Chart in C.N.A. flow sheets for patient(s).
  • Keep patients hydrated making sure to replace with fresh water at the end of every shift.
  • Collect specimen(s) and deliver to lab.
  • Empty output equipment throughout shift (Urinals, commodes, foleys, gastric suction, and catheters).
  • Give AM/PM care to patient(s) that request.
    • Meet patient personal hygiene needs and goals.  Assist patient with activities of daily living such as ambulation, transferring to chair, eating and grooming.
    • Monitor patient activity to prevent harm, remove obstacles as part of fall prevention protocol.
• Assist in maintaining Unit function to include but not limited to the following job functions:
  • Clean up after meal(s) and return dishware to Long-Term care facility.
  • Maintain clean patient area(s) to include patient room(s).
  • Empty trash (removing bags to bins outside ER), clean bathroom, stock fresh linen, make beds, remove equipment not being used.
  • Bag dirty laundry and transport to designated area.
  • Keep utility and stock room neat and free from debris.
  • Clean and stock Dietary kitchen.
  • Defrost and clean refrigerator in Dietary Kitchen as needed.
• Assist in receiving patients into the facility to include but not limited to the following job functions:
  • Guide and/or assist patient to the appropriate room.
  • Perform initial intake duties to include weight and vitals.
  • Fill out clothing intake sheet and have patient sign for their record.
  • Have patient sign appropriate form(s) if not done at Admissions Office.
    • Patient Rights
    • Privacy Practice
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain professional relationships with peers, supervisors, physicians, and patients.
• Maintain patient care, respond to changing work priorities, and communicate professionally and respectfully.
• Adhere and uphold Logan Health customer service policies and standards of care.
• Maintain performance and attendance in a consistent manner as assigned by Nursing Administration.

Shift:

Variable (United States of America)

Schedule Details:

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

Schedule:

 This position requires working flexible shifts (AM/PM), weekends, and holidays.  In addition to scheduled shifts the position requires attendance of meetings, educational classes, unit staff meetings, quality improvement or clinical case review, unit competencies, or certification courses. 

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.