Certified Nursing Assistant - Fulltime Days

West Pines Behavioral Hospital; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants for full-time day shifts. This role involves providing essential medical and therapeutic care under the guidance of nursing staff in a supportive environment. As a CNA, you will ensure patient safety, engage in therapeutic interactions, and assist with daily living activities. Join a newly opened behavioral health facility dedicated to high-quality care in the Denver area, where your contributions will significantly impact patient wellness and recovery. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as nursing assistant per state requirements is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a supportive environment.
• Monitor patient safety and perform timely observation rounds.
• Assist with transferring, lifting, and turning patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

De-escalation Techniques

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

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Overview

Overview

West Pines Behavioral Hospital is anew144-bed inpatient behavioral health facility serving Denver area residents located at 11455 Huron Street, Westminster, CO. A joint venture between Intermountain Health and Acadia Healthcare. Just opened in December 2024, the hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and intensive outpatient services to address the growing need for accessible, high-quality behavioral health care in the Denver metro area.

Our Certified Nursing Assistants p rovide medical or therapeutic care under direction of nursing or clinical staff. This is for a fulltime Days shift.

We are seeking passionate people with a caring attitude . Apply today!

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure the well being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor.
• Patient safety is addressed through
• Complete patient observation rounds timely. Observation may be assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or 1:1 patient care.
• Ensure patient rooms are clean and uncluttered.
• Assist with transferring, lifting, raising or turning patients.
• Obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned and ensure accurate documentation.
• Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly.
• Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress.
• Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraints when necessary.
• Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors. Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with team. Significant changes are reported to nurse immediately.
• Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians and therapist that promote improved physical and mental wellness.
• Insure comfort, dignity, privacy and perform related CNA duties such as feed, bath, dress, groom, move patients or change linens.
• Provide transfer or transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member, as required.
• Adherence to work schedule and overall attendance.
• Follow established policies, procedures and standards for patient care.
• Clean unit as assigned by professional staff, including equipment such as, beds, IV poles and wheelchairs.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient medical record.
• Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat and rehabilitate.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to patients, family members, guests and other members of the health care team.
  
  

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional education or training which results in certification as nursing assistant per state requirements required.
• Previous experience in behavioral health setting knowledge and experience working with the population of the facility preferred.
  
  

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or license, per state requirements.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.
  
  

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

Pay range: $18.32 - $25.00/hr.

WPINES

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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