Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Acute Care - Surgical/Trauma

Denver Health • Denver, CO

6d • $21 - $25

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a Certified Nursing Assistant to join the 4B Med/Surg Surgical Trauma Telemetry Unit. This 30-bed, high-acuity unit cares for patients with trauma, bariatric needs, gender-confirming care needs, general thoracic surgeries, and overflow general medicine needs. Patients may have complex medical challenges and underlying disease processes. The stated ratios are one nurse to five patients and one CNA to ten patients.

Under close supervision, the CNA assists professional nursing and care providers in providing care that respects each patient's uniqueness. The role collaborates with the RN and healthcare team, assists with basic patient care and activities of daily living, maintains required unit-specific documentation, and orders, maintains, and uses supplies for the assigned unit.

This is a regular 0.9 FTE position. The listed pay range is $21.00–$25.19 per hour.

Requirements

• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) license through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is required.
• BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
• Less than one year of work experience is required.
• No high school diploma and/or GED is required.
• Ability to perform duties and competencies effectively and appropriately for the patients or clients receiving care or services.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and ability to assess information reflecting patient status and interpret relevant cultural information.
• Completion of clinical competency standards.
• Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• EPIC documentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment and ensure appropriate patient positioning and care throughout the patient's stay.
• Assist the RN/LPN in carrying out the established plan of care for assigned patients.
• Follow hospital safety and infection-control practices and procedures.
• Obtain vital signs, distinguish normal from abnormal findings, and report abnormal values or conditions to the RN/LPN, including abnormal vital signs, bleeding, safety concerns, and family issues.
• Participate as a member of the patient care team by requesting additional tasks or helping others when not busy.
• Gather information accurately and perform data entry.
• Transport patients between areas and deliver laboratory specimens, blood products, medications, and other hospital or medical items as requested; use the pneumatic tube system as needed.
• Document the plan of care and ensure information is properly transcribed and complete.
• Coordinate with the RN/LPN to implement care based on prioritized patient needs.
• Participate in an outcome-focused plan of care based on current nursing practice, with measurable patient and family outcomes and goals.
• Participate in care coordination with the multidisciplinary team and in discharge planning.
• Assist the RN/LPN in identifying realistic expected outcomes that support the patient's optimum health and anticipated continuation of care.
• Perform chart audits to promote quality improvement.
• Promote quality care by monitoring patient and family responses or changing conditions, including quality control of appropriate systems and equipment.
• Report patient or family responses and changing conditions to the RN/LPN and help update the plan of care appropriately.
• Adhere to professional standards, statutes, regulations, hospital and departmental policies, and standards of care.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
• 100% paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
• Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
• Childcare discount programs and discounts on brands, travel, and other offerings.
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center.
• Career advancement pathways and a professional clinical advancement program.
• Shared governance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer, with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
• National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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