CNA Med Surg

CommonSpirit Health•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

Where You’ll Work At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness. The Medical and Surgical Unit at Penrose Hospital, one of our proud Magnet® designated hospitals, focuses on back and bariatrics consisting of 23 beds and is considered a Bariatric Center of Excellence. The BBU nurses specialize in caring for post-op bariatric weight reduction surgical patients, and those who have had orthopedic spine surgical procedures. We believe in a multi-disciplinary approach to provide excellent patient care. Our interdepartmental relationships allow our employees to treat patients and families holistically. The team works together towards a common goal of excellent patient experience and a welcoming work environment. The BBU leadership and clinical teams promote shared governance through dynamic unit and hospital committee involvement. Nurses are encouraged to further their education and career through certification and continuing education. We seek nurses that are team-players who are eager to learn and are on a mission to deliver exceptional compassionate patient care. You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success. We value our incredible Certified Nursing Assistants and want to ensure they practice at the top of their license to better optimize their skills and experience. We’ve also developed a career path framework for CNAs that clarifies paths to move, develop and advance CNA careers into nursing and other roles. The Certified Nursing Assistants provides direct and indirect nursing care under the direction of a RN and in accordance with policies and procedures.

Requirements

Six months previous CNA experience preferred
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Basic computer skills
Previous customer service experience preferred
High School diploma or GED required
Graduate of a Nursing Assistant Program required
State registered CNA license required
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training preferred. CPI training required if sitting with M-1 holds
Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)