Certified Nurse Aide, PCU | PRN

About Us: Founded in 2004 by local physicians Animas Surgical Hospital has been an integral part of the Four Corners region for more than two decades. Our goal has never been to be the only hospital in Durango but to be the best option for surgery diagnostic imaging emergency care occupational medicine and internal medicine.

Our Mission: To provide innovative exceptional healthcare that patients recommend physicians prefer and employees are proud of.

Job Title: Certified Nurse Aide

Job Summary: Perform routine care provide for the comfort of the patient and communicate according to protocol the CNA acts as a key link in the healthcare team.

Reports To: Director Patient Care Services and RN Supervisor

Hourly range:$20.50 - $32.13 (posted hourly range excludes overtime and bonuses which are not guaranteed)

Essential Job Functions:

• Organize and provide basic nursing care for patients and their families.
• Perform various service duties and routine technical tasks.
• Basic knowledge of procedures policies standards of care. Ability to follow directions established procedures and protocols.
• Provide assistance to patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) for which they need help such as bathing combing hair oral hygiene shaving putting on stockings and/or slippers dressing ambulation and toileting.
• Helping patients with equipment for their treatment such as anti-embolic stockings bladder scanner intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices CPMs Incentive spirometers etc.
• Taking of vitals (blood pressure pulse temperature and respiration). Frequency of vital signs can range from three times per day to more often consult PCU vital sign policy for details.
• Input and Output: Measuring a patients input and output may be a critical part of their daily assessment and treatment. One may be required to observe and record daily I&Os.
• Assist in helping patients move transfer from bed to chair or transporting to other departments following specific protocols to avoid injury.
• Providing of emotional support to patient and family
• Documentation of care: Vital signs interventions I&Os and relevant changes in the patients condition etc.
• Prepare patients rooms and patient beds for patient admission or returning patient. Ensure room is supplied per protocol.
• Keeps bed clean and dry may be required to change bedding while occupied.
• Maintains room and patient care area in a clean neat and comfortable manner removing supplies and equipment not in use placing furnishings and equipment out of the path to provide a safe neatly organized area.
• Keep patient hydrated unless under fluid restrictions ensure that the patient always has fresh water. It is important to develop a routine where one knows if the patient is drinking or not how much and to report to RN if inadequate amounts of water are being consumed. It is important to offer a patient a drink when at the bedside

Additional Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates the spirit ofthe philosophy mission and values of the hospital throughwords and actions and implements them into departmental processes programs andthe working environment.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Certification Licensure: Certified Nursing Assistant in state of Colorado. Current CPR certification.

Experience: One (1) year inpatient experience preferred. Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations. Ability to read write and speak English this is for the purpose of transcribing and communicating approved providers orders at a level generally acquired via a high school education.

Physical Requirements

This position requires lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling up to fifty (50) pounds while administering care to patients. Stooping kneeling and/or crouching daily in delivery of patient care. Standing and walking for more than five (5) hours per day; running occasionally in responding to patient care emergencies.

Working Conditions/Environmental Exposures

Environmental hazards such as chemicals solvents needles needle containers sharps blood body fluids various infectious/communicable diseases infectious medical waste radiation and/or radioactive materials and/or radioactive waste proximity to moving mechanical parts. Protective clothing/equipment may be necessary.

Animas Health Immunizations and Vaccinations Requirements

Aligns with CDCs Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for Healthcare Personnel

• Hepatitis B- Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Hepatitis B or three doses Hep B vaccine at appropriate intervals
• Influenza- documentation of current seasonal flu vaccine (mandatory from November 1st through March 31st each year)
• Measles Mumps and Rubella - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Measles Mumps and Rubella or 2 doses of MMR Vaccination
• Varicella (chickenpox) - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Varicella or 2 doses of Varicella Vaccine
• Tetanus diphtheria pertussis (Tdap) - documented proof of immunization
• Tuberculosis Screening -Documentation of a two-step TB skin test within the past year OR lab verification of a negative TB Gold or T-Spot tuberculin test within the past 6 months

*Vaccine records or evidence of immunity are required prior to 1^st day of scheduled work.

Animas Health is a drug free workplace and performs a pre-employment drug screen which includes marijuana.

We Offer Competitive Pay and Benefits

Employment with us provides competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health financial well-being and professional growth.

Eligible employees enjoy:

• Health Vision and Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Education and Tuition benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts
• Additional optional benefits

Where You Will Work: Click here to learn more about Durango Co.

Required Experience:

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