Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Acute Care - Medical/Oncology

Denver Health • Denver, CO

21h • $21 - $25

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for its 9A Med/Surg department, serving Telemetry Medicine/Surgical Oncology. Under close supervision, the CNA assists professional nursing and care providers in delivering respectful care to patients, collaborates with the RN and healthcare team, assists with basic patient care and activities of daily living, maintains unit-specific documentation, and orders, maintains, and uses supplies for the assigned unit.

The unit provides acute medical, telemetry, and surgical oncology care. Its nurses obtain an Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy Provider credential and administer chemotherapy to inpatients. The unit describes itself as innovative, supports staff in developing processes and working at the highest level of their licensure and certification, and cares for patients with high-acuity medical needs. The CNA-to-patient ratio is 1:12 most days.

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

Requirements

• CNA certification through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
• Less than one year of work experience is required.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills are required.
• 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.
• Must complete and meet clinical competency standards.
• Must perform duties and competencies effectively and appropriately for the patients or clients receiving care or services.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess patient-status data and interpret relevant cultural information.

Nice To Haves

• EPIC documentation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment for patients and ensure appropriate positioning and care throughout their 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.
• Accurately gather information and perform data entry.
• Transport patients between locations and deliver laboratory specimens, blood products, medications, and other hospital or medical items to requested departments as needed; use the pneumatic tube system to transport items to and from the tube and their intended locations.
• Document the plan of care, ensuring 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 coordination of care 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.
• Monitor patient and family responses and changing conditions to promote quality care, 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.
• Practice in accordance with 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.
• Up to six weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
• 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 at the Denver Health main campus and the RESTORE Center.
• Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
• Childcare discount programs and discounts or perks on brands and travel.
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center, supporting internal career growth and advancement pathways.
• Professional clinical advancement program and 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