CNA Training Program

You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.

And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!

Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician‑led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non‑physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi‑specialty group practice and a 304‑bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full‑time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.  for more information or download the Employee Benefits Guide.

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®‑designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re‑designation process happens every four years.  to learn more!

All new employees must complete several pre‑employment requirements prior to starting.  to learn more!

Shift: Varies

Employment Status: Temporary, temporary without benefits

Hours per Pay Period: 0.01 = per diem (as needed) (Non‑Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE: $17.00/hr

As a participant in the CNA Training Program, the Nursing Assistant will learn the foundational knowledge, skills, and practice necessary to challenge and successfully pass the CNA certification exam. The incumbent will apply critical thinking from the classroom and skills labs to the supervised care provided to patients in a hospital setting. Under general supervision of a licensed Nurse the incumbent will assist members of the healthcare team to meet the physical, psychosocial, educational, and spiritual needs of the patient and family.

Successful completion of the CNA Training Program and passing the certification exam results in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Must be able to attend all days of program schedule:

• Week 1 Monday March 30th – Thursday April 2nd
• Week 2 Tuesday April 7th – Wednesday April 8th
• Week 3 Tuesday April 14th – Wednesday April 15th
• Week 4 Monday April 20th – Tuesday April 21st
• Test Week Thursday April 30th – Friday May 1st

• Performs tasks and procedures under the clinical supervision of the RN or LPN in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Works with general supervision.
• Practices within scope of practice as determined by state regulations and Billings Clinic guidelines.
• Performs routine and non-complex aspects of patient care, treatments, planning, and observation.
• Activities of daily living, such as baths, oral hygiene, grooming, toileting, ambulating and turning.
• Analytical skills necessary to understand a variety of basic and/or routine problem scenarios associated with patient care.
• Refers more difficult problems to a Level I, II or III CNA, LPN, RN.
• Basic laboratory specimen handling and processing (urinalysis, blood sugars, etc.).
• Reports and documents pertinent observations or data to the RN or LPN, including abnormal vital signs, changes in a patient's condition, or unusual behavior.
• Ensures complete, accurate and timely entry into patient medical record as indicated by patient need and documentation guidelines,…