Acute Care - Nursing Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Nursing Assistant - Join a Rural Healthcare Team and Truly Make an Impact!

Location: On-site | 202 Prospect Dr, Glendive, MT 59330 | Acute Care Department

Employment Type: PRN, Non-exempt, hourly (bi-weekly pay)

Minimum Commitment: To maintain PRN status, employees must work at least five (5) shifts every three (3) months, including:

• One (1) weekend shift per quarter
• One (1) holiday shift per year

Glendive Medical Center (GMC) is a Critical Access Hospital serving eastern Montana and western North Dakota. Guided by our SERVE philosophy-Service, Excellence, Respect, Value, and Engagement-we deliver compassionate care and foster a supportive, community-focused environment.

As a Nursing Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our patients through direct care, teamwork, and hands-on comfort measures - helping create positive patient experiences during some of their most vulnerable moments.

What You'll Do

• You will work under the direction of an RN or LPN and contribute to safe, compassionate, and effective patient care, including:

Patient Care & Daily Living

• Assist with personal hygiene, bathing, grooming, toileting, and skin care checks.
• Support mobility needs, including repositioning, transfers, ambulation, and ROM exercises.
• Ensure clean gowns, fresh bedding, and tidy rooms throughout your shift.
• Assist with meals, feed patients as needed, and provide fresh water and nourishment.

Clinical Support

• Obtain vital signs, I&Os, heights, weights, and collect specimens.
• Assist with nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice/heat therapy, enemas, and other delegated tasks.
• Support point-of-care testing, collect EKGs, and place patients on cardiac monitors.

Patient Safety & Experience

• Round frequently and respond promptly to call lights.
• Maintain safe environments and competent, caring interactions.
• Provide dignified end-of-life and post-mortem care.

Teamwork & Professionalism

• Communicate clearly with nursing staff and provide thorough end-of-shift reports.
• Participate in the orientation of new employees and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Complete additional duties such as stocking supplies, checking warmers, and general workspace upkeep.
• Follow incident reporting and chain-of-command procedures.
• Attend unit meetings and educational opportunities for continuous growth.

What We're Looking For

• Dependable, punctual, and consistent attendance.
• Strong prioritization and time-management skills.
• Ability to use de-escalation techniques with agitated patients.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Nursing Assistant course completion or equivalent within 6 months of hire.
• Prior hospital experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• CNA License or Medical Assistant License preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, climb stairs, and respond quickly in emergencies.
• Must safely lift/move up to 50 lbs using proper technique and lift equipment.
• Prolonged periods of physical activity.
• Ability to manage physical and emotional stress.
• Potential exposure to common hospital environmental risks.
• Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits That Support You

Eligible after 30 days:

• 401(k) with company match (100% vested after 2 years)

Why Glendive?

Our community offers small-town charm plus abundant outdoor recreation:

• Makoshika State Park: Hiking, camping, fossils
• Yellowstone River: Fishing, boating, agate hunting
• Fort Peck Lake & Short Pine OHV Area: Water sports, off-roading
• Growing Downtown: Local shops, dining, arts
• Easy access to Medora, Deadwood, Mount Rushmore, and more

Enjoy a friendly, tight-knit community with the lifestyle balance Montana is known for.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a team committed to compassionate care, professional growth, and community wellness.

Apply today and help shape the future of rural healthcare at Glendive Medical Center.

Glendive Medical Center (GMC) conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without any regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GMC promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment screenings.