Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Surgical ICU (SICU) - PRN

Denver Health • Denver, CO

319d • $20 - $25

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Surgical ICU (SICU) - Rotating to join our team! The Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) is a key part of the Level I Trauma Center, safety net and tertiary care center of Denver Health. Patients come from throughout the region to be cared for in our 23-bed unit. The SICU is equipped with all the necessities, technology and emergency equipment for providing the full spectrum of care to the most critically ill and injured patients. Our patient population consists of critically ill or complex general surgery patients, as well as traumatically injured patients ages 15 years and older. The patient population in the SICU is 70-80% patients who have experienced a trauma. Most patients are suffering from injuries due to motor vehicle accidents, bicycle injuries, ski accidents, pedestrian versus auto encounters, traumatic brain injuries, falls, injuries from violent crimes and other serious traumatic events. The SICU's nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 with the most critical patients being cared for 1:1.

Requirements

• No High School Diploma and/or No GED Required.
• Less than 1 year of work experience required.
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required.
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Skilled in maintaining effective working relationship with patients, employees, and the public.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Microsoft Office Suite required.
• EPIC documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides a safe environment for all patients, assuring proper patient positions and patient care throughout the patient's stay.
• Assists the RN/LPN in carrying out the established plan of care for assigned patients.
• Practices sound safety and infection control practices according to hospital policy and procedures.
• Obtains vital signs and differentiates normal from abnormal findings, reporting abnormal values or conditions to the RN/LPN.
• Participates as a member of the patient care team by asking for additional tasks, or helping others when not busy.
• Accurately gathers information and performs data entry.
• Performs transportation responsibilities when requested, including transporting patients and delivering laboratory specimens.
• Documents Plan of Care making sure information is properly transcribed and complete.
• In coordination with the RN/LPN, implements care based on prioritized patient needs.
• Participates in a unique, outcome focused plan of care based on current nursing practice with measurable outcomes and goals for the patient/family.
• Participates with the Coordination of care with multidisciplinary team.
• Participates in the discharge planning process.
• Assists the RN/LPN to identify realistic expected outcomes to facilitate the patient's optimum level of health.
• Performs chart audits to promote quality improvement.
• Promotes quality care based upon ongoing monitoring of patient/family response or changing condition.
• Reports response of patient/family or changing condition to the RN/LPN and helps to appropriately update the plan of care.
• Ensures practice and adheres to professional standards, statutes, regulation, hospital and departmental policies, and standards of care.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year.
• Immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%.
• Generous medical plans.
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation).
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance.
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching.
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer + free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed