CNA Hospital - Full-time (nights)

Family Health West Employment Opportunities; Fruita (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

403(b) with 4% match

Medical, dental, vision

Telemedicine

Job summary

Family Health West in western Colorado is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our compassionate night-shift team from 6 pm to 6:30 am. You will assist patients with mobility, hygiene and daily living activities, and help with admissions, discharges and transfers.

Bring CPR certification and an active CNA license. You’ll maintain patient privacy, support the Interdisciplinary Team, document accurately and help deliver safe, quality care in a welcoming, family-like environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or better.
• CPR certification is required.
• Licensed CNA in Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.
• Assist patients with mobility, hygiene and activities of daily living.
• Assist with admissions and discharges and transfers.
• Support nurses and physicians with medical procedures as directed.
• Monitor vital signs and report observations and significant changes.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment in patient and staff areas.
• Protect patient privacy and dignity and communicate courteously with patients and families.
• Follow universal precautions and facility policies.
• Participate in continuing education activities.
• Document care according to facility protocols within CNA scope.

Skills

CNA

Education

High School or better

Job description

You belong here! At Family Health West, you’re more than an employee, you’re family.

When you enter our facility, you know it’s Family Health West because, well, the color speaks for itself. You’ll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals.

When we say you’ll do what you love, we mean it! Welcomed by open arms and warm smiles, you’ll join a team that encourages professional growth. We are sure to put on our listening ears when you share new ideas and approaches to care because that’s what got us to the top! You’ll wear your badge proudly, knowing that you contribute each day, to providing care that is unmatched, in western Colorado.

About Family Health West

Our roots go deep -- founded by the community in 1946, it’s no wonder our hospital feels like coming home. We were built from the ground up with the hands of our own community, a labor of dedication and hope by our people, for our people, for the future.

At Family Health West we go beyond what corporate hospitals deliver, we’ve created a culture of prosperity where warmth, passion, and care flourishes. As we focus on continually improving outcomes for patients, our network of healthcare providers includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, one of the largest rehab providers in western Colorado, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.

Nestled at the base of the Colorado National Monument, Family Health West has an outdoor paradise at your back door. The community culture is fitting for outdoor lovers, bikers, hikers, or those just simply soaking in the panoramic views.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.
2. Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
3. Directly assists patients with mobility, hygiene and activities of daily living. This includes assisting with transportation within the facility and to and from appointments.
4. Assists with patient admissions and discharges
5. Assists nurses and physicians with medical procedures as directed.
6. Provides basic life support in emergency situations.
7. Accurately obtains, documents and reports vital signs / intake and outputs / weights.
8. Monitors general condition of patients and reports observations and significant changes.
9. Recognizes and addresses safety issues
10. Is observant of universal precautions being followed.
11. Has knowledge of, understands and observes special precautions.
12. Maintains a clean and organized environment in patient and staff areas.
13. Communicates courteously and effectively with patients, families and staff.
14. Is protective of patient’s rights to privacy and dignity.
15. Displays courteous and professional interactions with the general public, patients, families and staff.
16. Participates in continuing educational activities.
17. Documents, following facility protocols, within the scope of a CNA job description, accurately and completely.
18. Works harmoniously with all members of the Interdisciplinary Team to meet all patient needs.
19. Seeks assistance from Charge Nurse or DNS in any situation that is not within own ability or scope of practice of if there are questions or doubts.
20. Correctly operates all equipment following facility policies and procedures, i.e., telemetry, LifePak12, EKG, Bladder Scan, and Glucometer
21. Completes proper specimen collection (labeling, dating, timing and storage) and delivers to Lab for processing.
22. Follows stocking of supplies and reorder procedure
23. Follows patient transfer procedure for Hospital and ER, to include appropriate records, consents and COBRA.
24. Assists with patient admissions and discharges

GENERAL DUTIES:

1. Maintains patient/resident/employee privacy and confidentiality at all times.
2. Other job related duties as assigned.

6 pm to 6:30 am

Immunizations required for employment including flu vaccine

FHW offers a full benefits package including:

FOR ALL EMPLOYEES :

Employee Assistance Program

403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule

FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 30 HOURS A WEEK

Medical Plan Options:

• PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible
• High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account.
• Telemedicine includes in both plan options.

Vision

Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.

Critical Illness and Accident Plans

Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings

A host of other options to include: Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection, etc.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

1 year:

1 year:

CNA

Licenses & Certifications

Required

CPR

License - CNA

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