Clinic CNA

**Overview**

CHI St. Alexius Health Williston now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health has been proudly serving our community since 1920. CHI St. Alexius Health Williston proudly provides primary care specialty care family medicine 3D mammography orthopedics neurology and several other health services to our Williston community.

Works under the supervision of the Clinical Manager. The Certified Nurse Assistant will function as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team under the direction of a registered nurse providing nursing care and other functions as assigned or delegated by the Clinical Manager. The Certified Nurse Assistant will function according to the State Nurse Practice Act, nursing policy and procedure, and the Mission and Philosophy of the Facility.

**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, specifically 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

**Qualifications**

**Required Education and Experience**

Previous health care experience preferred.

**Required Licensure and Certifications**

CNA Certification (ND State Nursing Assistant Registry)

**Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training**

Current certification in CPR within orientation period and renewed annually. Attend in-service/meetings and keep current on work related issues – 12 hours CEU/year.

Must have positive and effective skills in dealing with patients, families, visitors, co-workers, providers, and other hospital staff. Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate behavior consistent with the CommonSpirit Health Mission Statement.

**Pay Range**

$15.56 - $21.40 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.