CNA

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

As our Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), you will help patients and families receive the highest quality care and knowledge so they can achieve optimal wellness and a compassionate healing experience. Every day you will implement individual patient care in the clinic according to established practice protocols, policies, and procedures. You will be expected to assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in clinical duties while adhering to the North Dakota Nurse Practice Act and the limitations of your scope of practice. To be successful in this role, you must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, a diligent work ethic, and the ability to accurately perform clinical tasks and documentation within a fast-paced healthcare environment.

We are offering a $3,000 employment incentive to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.  

• Adherence to Standards & Mission: Acts as a role model, adhering to the organization's mission, values, and quality standards established by regulatory bodies like the ND State Board of Nursing, to foster a compassionate and healing environment
• Patient & Employee Safety: Ensures safety by strictly following infection control protocols, medication administration guidelines, and controlled substance regulations
• Patient Care & Support: Utilizes the nursing process to support the implementation of care plans, promoting optimal patient outcomes and providing comprehensive patient/family support
• Team Collaboration & Communication: Fosters cooperative relationships within healthcare teams through effective communication, responsiveness, rapport-building, and active participation in problem-solving
• Clinical & Administrative Tasks: Performs essential clinical duties including phlebotomy, CLIA waived lab testing, specimen handling, recording patient information in the EMR, preparing charts, and assisting providers/nurses with procedures
• Operational Support & Competency: Maintains clinical areas, restocks supplies, monitors outdates, coordinates supply orders, and consistently completes job-specific and age-specific competencies as outlined in performance appraisals

Required 

• Graduate of a Certified Nurse Assistant program
• Active CNA license in the State of North Dakota