Overview
Certified Nursing Assistant Jobs in Denver – Colorado – USA at Staff Today Inc
Job Description
Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to work at a Facility in Denver, Colorado . These are registry positions with our company.
Pay Rate: $35 / hour Shift Details:
Full-time 3: 00-11: 00pm
Must be
able to work weekends
Must be
able to work any shift with reasonable notice:
Day 8am-4pm, Eve 3-11pm, and Night 10: 30pm-8: 30am Start date will be 5/7 or 5/20/24
Job Overview:
This position works 5 days a week to meet 40 hours (or 4 10s if on night shift). Staffing needs vary month to month;this means that shift, day and team assignments may change depending on the needs of the hospital. For example, staff could be assigned one team for a month and switched to a different team or to float/pool the following month.
We generally try to give staff a consistent schedule based on their preference and availability, so shift (day/eve/night) assignments typically stay the same. It is important that staff are flexible to work on any team, any day of the week.
Responsibilities:
Answer patients’calls and determine how to assist them. Measure and record patients’vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, urine intake and output, and food intake and output, reporting any drastic changes to a nurse or physician. Provide basic patient care and treatments, such as feeding, changing soiled garments and giving massages. Help patients with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, moving in bed, standing, and walking.
Reposition and turn bed bound patients;assist those who need help walking or assistance transporting in wheelchairs. Provide patients comfort by utilizing resources and materials;transporting patients;answering patients’call lights and requests;and reporting observations of the patient to nursing staff. Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records. Protects organization’s value by keeping patient information confidential. Serves and protects the facility by adhering to professional standards, facility policies and procedures;federal,
state, and local requirements;and JCAHO standards, where applicable. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and maintaining certification. Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care. Serve food trays and examine them for conformance to prescribed diet. Apply compresses, ice bags and hot water bottles as directed by nursing supervisor. Keep rooms clean and change soiled bedding and bedpans.
Transport medical equipment in and out of rooms according to patient requirements. Inventory and requisition supplies. Make appointments, keep records and perform other clerical duties in doctors’offices and clinics. Maintains compliance and complies with annual requirements Successfully completes required employment-related documentation, testing, and screenings in a timely manner
Qualifications:
Listed as a Certified Nursing Assistant at least one (1) year of experience.
Ability to
build rapport with patients Compassionate and caring demeanor Familiarity with medical terminology CPR card issued by the American Heart Association
Must have
up to date certification in the state of CO
Must have
psychiatric or state ho…
Title: Certified Nursing Assistant
Company: Staff Today Inc
Location: Denver – Colorado – USA
Category: Healthcare, Nursing
