CNA

CNA

The posted compensation range of $15.51 - $20.75 / hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

This position is eligible for up to a $7,500 sign on bonus.

Statement Of Purpose

Works under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. The CNA will function as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team under the direction of a registered nurse providing nursing care and other functions as assigned or delegated by the RN Charge Nurse. Function according to the State Nurse Practice Act, nursing policy and procedure, and the Mission and Philosophy of the Facility.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities :

• Take vitals (blood-pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration) according to established procedures.
• Measure statistics - record intake and output, height, and weight.
• Obtain routine lab samples not requiring laboratory personnel.
• Help patients with ADLs (activities of daily living) for which they need assistance, such as bathing, combing hair, brushing teeth, shaving, putting on stockings and / or slippers, dressing, ambulation, and toileting.
• Help patients with equipment for their treatment and help patients to move, transfer from bed to chair, or transport them to other departments for testing or treatment.
• Infection control : know and follow proper protocol in avoiding the spread of germs and spores which transport disease.
• Observe and report to assess the progress of the patient as well as any needs the patient might have for medical intervention and observe and remove any potential hazards which could cause accidents.
• Keep patients rooms clean and orderly.
• Set up patients for meals, assisted with meals if needed, or fed if unable to do for self and document amount of meal taken.
• Answer signal lights promptly on all patients on unit, not just assigned patients.
• Practice as a team member in delivery of care.

Qualifications :

Education : CNA Certification

Licensure : ND State Nursing Assistant Registry

Experience : Previous health care experience preferred but not required.

Overview :

CHI St. Alexius Health Garrison includes the services of a 22-bed critical access hospital, a 26-bed skilled nursing facility, an attached rural health clinic, and a newly remodeled Emergency Department that is available 24 hours a day. We offer many outpatient services, including physical therapy, radiology services, laboratory services, cardiac rehabilitation, and IV treatments.

Since opening in 1952, CHI St. Alexius Health Garrison has been dedicated to serving the residents of Garrison and the surrounding rural communities.

Garrison Memorial Hospital is equipped with 4 emergency rooms, on-site lab, radiology, CT and physical therapy services. Our patients have access to 24 / 7 emergency care, swing-bed program, and acute care services. Our professional and caring staff is dedicated to ensuring patients have compassionate and excellent care.