Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Surgical ICU (SICU) - Rotating
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant supports professional nursing and care providers under close supervision, collaborating with the RN and healthcare team to provide basic patient care and assistance with activities of daily living. The CNA helps maintain a safe environment, follows infection-control practices, documents care, and maintains supplies for the assigned unit. The position is in Denver Health’s 23-bed Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), part of a Level I Trauma Center and tertiary care center. The unit cares for critically ill and complex general surgery patients and patients age 15 and older with traumatic injuries. The CNA works rotating day and night shifts and performs patient-care, documentation, teamwork, and transportation duties as needed.
Requirements
- CNA certification 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 work experience 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.
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
- Completion of clinical competency standards.
- Ability to apply principles of growth and development across the lifespan, assess patient-status data, and interpret relevant cultural information.
- Ability to perform duties and competencies effectively and appropriately for the patients or clients receiving care or services.
Nice To Haves
- EPIC documentation experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide a safe environment and ensure proper patient positioning and care throughout the patient’s stay.
- Assist the RN/LPN in carrying out established plans of care for assigned patients.
- Follow hospital safety and infection-control policies 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 asking for additional tasks and helping others when available.
- Accurately gather information and perform data entry.
- Transport patients and deliver laboratory specimens, blood products, medications, and other hospital 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 and changing conditions, including quality control of systems and equipment.
- Report patient or family responses and changes in condition to the RN/LPN and help update the plan of care.
- Adhere to professional standards, statutes, regulations, hospital and departmental policies, and standards of care.
Benefits
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
- Fully 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.
- Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, with student-loan coaching and assistance.
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
