CNA - Full Time Nights

Keefe Memorial Hospital; Cheyenne Wells (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Keefe Memorial Hospital in Cheyenne Wells, CO is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to assist patients with activities of daily living under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. The role emphasizes safety, patient comfort, and adherence to hospital policies.

Required qualifications include a state CNA certification and BLS, with preference for prior nurse aide experience. This full-time graveyard shift position offers hourly compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous nurse aide or healthcare experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of state CNA certification course and BLS certification required
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is required by state regulations

Responsibilities

• Follows general nursing policies and procedures regarding nursing care.
• Provides ADLs, patient positioning, lifting/turning, and assistance with elimination, ambulation, and feeding as ordered.
• Transports patients to other departments under nursing staff direction.
• Reports significant changes in patient condition to licensed nursing personnel promptly.
• Keeps patient areas clean and restocked; observes fall prevention and infection control practices.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Keefe Memorial Hospital - Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $18.50 - $25.10 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: GraveyardJob Category: Health Care

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) work under the direction of licensed nursing staff members to assist patients with activities of daily living, basic nursing cares, and maintenance of a clean, safe environment.

Complies with department and organization-wide policies, Critical Access Hospital requirements, Safety and Infection Control, and all Federal and State of Colorado regulations related to the performance of Keefe Memorial Hospital operations and requirements of the compliance program.

SIGNIFICANT DUTIES

• Follows general nursing policies and procedures regarding nursing care.
• Provides general nursing care such as activities of daily living, positioning of patients, lifting, and turning of patients, assisting patients with elimination, ambulation, thromboembolism prevention devices, heat and cooling measures, serves/assists/feeds meals and dietary supplements as ordered.
• Reports significant changes in patient’s medical condition to licensed nursing personnel promptly and consistently.
• Collects and documents activities of daily living, vital signs, measurements, intake and output, patient mobility, and other basic cares according to KMH procedures for documentation.
• Transports patients to other departments under direction of nursing staff.
• Operates equipment in a safe, cost-effective manner.
• Anticipates patient needs, purposeful rounding on patients routinely/upon licensed nurse request and attends to nurse call system and patient alarms.
• Keeps patient areas free of clutter, dirty linen, and trash; minor housekeeping duties as needed.
• Restocks supplies at direction of nursing leader.
• Provides swing bed activities as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrates commitment to the organizational mission, vision, and core values.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to nursing applications and relative practice area.
• Maintains current knowledge of department and hospital operations, local and industry trends and practices, market forces and outside regulatory requirements.
• Identifies opportunities and challenges to the departments’ services and applies this knowledge to develop new or enhance existing policies, procedures, systems, and services.
• Demonstrates effective relationships with hospital staff, patients, public, outside agencies, and providers.
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Exercises professional judgment, courtesy, and professionalism in daily interactions with others.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with health care team members and diverse patient populations.

There will be opportunities for other duties as this position may evolve and policies and training may change. Reasonable accommodations will be reviewed, and modifications may be made according to ADA guidelines.

Utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques, and appropriate equipment to minimize fall risk to patient and injury to self.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• Previous nurse aide or healthcare experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations

• Completion of state certification course for nursing assistants (CNA)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required