Certified Nursing Assistant Nights (Full-Time)

Memorial Regional Health•Craig, CO

19h

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant monitors, records, and communicates patient conditions; performs delegated basic nursing skills and activities of daily living; provides nutritional support; and documents care accurately according to facility guidelines. The role requires responding appropriately in a fast-paced environment, recognizing and reporting changes in patient condition, protecting patient confidentiality, and following facility safety and infection-control procedures. The CNA builds therapeutic relationships and interacts respectfully and empathetically with patients, families, and care team members, including culturally diverse and vulnerable patients. The employee is expected to represent MRH professionally, communicate effectively, manage time and responsibilities, complete required training and certification updates, and contribute to quality-improvement efforts. The position also requires compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies. Occasional weekend work may be needed to support special events.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must successfully pass a background check.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test, if applicable.
Must complete an Employee Health meeting before starting employment.
Current, active Colorado Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) certification.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within 90 days of hire.
One year of C.N.A. experience.

Nice To Haves

One year of Med-Surg or Long-Term Care experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
Perform delegated and ancillary basic nursing skills, including activities of daily living, monitoring patient condition, body mechanics, and providing nutritional support.
Document care and behaviors accurately according to facility guidelines.
Take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment and recognize and report changes in patient condition.
Communicate clearly, honestly, appropriately, and promptly with patients, families, and care team members.
Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and facility guidelines.
Develop therapeutic relationships through caring attitudes and behaviors; demonstrate respect, equity, and empathy in interactions.
Follow facility safety, infection-control, and risk-management procedures.
Represent MRH positively and professionally and maintain effective verbal and written communication.
Complete required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure or certification updates; participate in required meetings or review minutes.
Report to work punctually, complete assigned duties within established timeframes, and manage time and responsibilities effectively.
Contribute to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
Ensure compliance with departmental, hospital, state, and federal requirements and policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Occasionally work weekends to support special events.