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

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Certified Nursing Assistant for the 4B Med/Surg Surgical Trauma Telemetry Unit. This fast-paced surgical/trauma unit cares for patients receiving trauma, bariatric, gender-confirming, general thoracic surgery, and overflow general medicine care. Patients are medically challenging and often have underlying disease processes. The 30-bed, high-acuity unit has a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 and a CNA-to-patient ratio of 1:10. Under close supervision, the CNA assists professional nursing and care providers in delivering patient care with respect for each patient’s uniqueness. The role collaborates with the RN and healthcare team, assists with basic care and activities of daily living, maintains unit-specific documentation, and orders, maintains, and uses supplies for the assigned unit.

Requirements

Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Less than one year of required work experience.
No high school diploma or GED required.
Completion of clinical competency standards.
Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships 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 proficiency.
Ability to apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, assess information reflecting patient status, and interpret relevant cultural information.

Nice To Haves

EPIC documentation experience.

Responsibilities

Provide a safe environment for patients, including ensuring proper positioning and care throughout their stay.
Assist the RN/LPN in carrying out established plans 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.
Participate as a member of the patient-care team by requesting additional tasks or assisting others when available.
Gather information accurately and perform data entry.
Transport patients and deliver laboratory specimens, blood products, medications, and other hospital or medical items as requested, including using the pneumatic tube system.
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 outcome-focused plans of care with measurable patient and family goals.
Coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team and participate in discharge planning.
Assist the RN/LPN in identifying realistic expected outcomes and anticipated continuation of care.
Perform chart audits to promote quality improvement.
Monitor patient and family responses or changes in condition, support quality care and quality control of systems and equipment, and report changes to the RN/LPN to help update the plan of care.
Adhere to professional standards, statutes, regulations, hospital and departmental policies, and standards of care.
Order, maintain, and utilize supplies for the assigned unit.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including 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.
Discounts and perks on brands, travel, and more.
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 opportunities.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, free student loan coaching, and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
Eligibility for National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) programs.