The role involves interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, and assisting providers with examinations and treatments. Responsibilities also include documenting patient information, performing routine lab tests, and providing patient education.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a professional certificate from an approved MA, CNA, or LPN program. Previous clinical experience of 3-6 months is preferred for this entry-level position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information on patients' charts.
Prepares equipment and aids Provider during treatment and examination of patient.
Gives injections or treatments, and performs routine laboratory tests under the direction of the Provider Rooms patients in a timely manner with effective patient/Provider Reviews patient medications and documents in chart at every visit.
Tracks procedures for results.
Initiates patient education as prescribed by Physician including patient and family instruction.
Participates in department quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI).
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of approved MA program with obtainment of State Certification; 3-6 months of related experience preferred. Completion of approved CNA program with obtainment of State Certification; 3-6 months of related experience preferred. Completion of approved, accredited LPN nursing program. Clinical experience preferred.
Schedule-Day Shift 36-40 hrs. /week
Benefits: This position is eligible for the full time benefit package
Why Clark Fork Valley Hospital
Clark Fork Valley Hospital is a great place to work, we truly live our mission of Quality Care Close to Home. Nestled along the Clark Fork River, Plains is a small community with that true home town feel. If you feel like getting a taste of the city Missoula and Kalispell are an hour drive. As the largest employer in Sanders County, we would love for you to join our team
