MA - Acute Care Night Shift

Valley View•Glenwood Springs, CO

About The Position

Valley View Hospital is hiring a patient care team member for its Acute Care unit, a 33-bed unit serving acute and chronically ill patients with a range of medical and surgical diagnoses. The position performs basic patient care under the supervision of a staff RN or LPN, following established procedures. It is a night-shift role consisting of three 12-hour shifts per week, with rotating weekends. The employee helps provide a safe, efficient environment for patients and families; supports care providers; and assists patients, visitors, and families by meeting requests or directing them to the appropriate staff member. The role also includes maintaining supplies and equipment, supporting unit upkeep, and assisting with clerical tasks. Evening, night, and weekend differentials may apply based on the hours worked.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
Completion of a nursing assistant or equivalent patient-care training program and/or prior experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a nursing assistant or equivalent patient-care training program and/or prior experience.

Responsibilities

Provide basic patient care under the supervision of a staff RN or LPN, including hygiene, nutrition, intake and output, and vital-sign monitoring.
Observe patient conditions and promptly report abnormal symptoms or unusual occurrences.
Perform specialized skills after completing additional training and competency verification.
Maintain adequate supplies and help stock and maintain unit and patient-care areas.
Set up and maintain equipment as directed.
Help provide a safe and efficient environment for patients and families.
Assist patients, visitors, and families by addressing requests or communicating them to the appropriate staff member.
Assist care providers as appropriate.
Assist with clerical duties.
Help obtain accurate patient heights and weights as directed.
Perform patient rounding.
Help implement and monitor fall-prevention precautions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including coverage for eligible dependents.
Employer-paid basic life coverage, with buy-up coverage options.
Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care.
Paid time off.
Paid family and medical leave, including Colorado FAMLI.
Paid sick and bereavement leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Leaves of absence.
Tuition assistance.
401(a) retirement plan.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee discounts on Valley View Medical Services.
Voluntary benefits, including discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, and corporate ski passes.
Free car seat for Valley View employees' babies born or adopted while employed.
Free use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.
Eligibility as an employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Relocation and other financial assistance may apply.