CNA: Vital Signs, ADLs & Patient Comfort

Surgery Partners Brand; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Animas Surgical Hospital in Durango, CO seeks a Certified Nurse Aide to provide routine patient care and comfort as part of the health-care team. The CNA unit supports vital signs, ADL assistance, and documentation per protocol.

Responsibilities include assisting with mobility, monitoring equipment, recording I&O, and delivering compassionate, patient‑centered care in a busy hospital setting. Colorado CNA certification and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Colorado CNA certification required.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Organize and provide basic nursing care for patients and their families.
• Perform various service duties and routine technical tasks.
• Follow procedures and protocols for patient care as directed.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADL) such as bathing, dressing, and toileting.
• Assist with equipment used in treatment (IPC devices, CPMs, spirometers).
• Take vitals (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration) as per policy.
• Record daily intake and output when required.
• Assist in moving and transferring patients following safety protocols.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Document care: vitals, interventions, I&O, and changes in condition.
• Prepare rooms and beds for admission or return, ensuring supplies.
• Maintain a clean and safe patient care area and assist with hydration.
• Demonstrate hospital values in daily duties.

Skills

Basic nursing care

Vital signs

ADL assistance

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (Colorado)

CPR certification

Job description

Animas Surgical Hospital in Durango, CO seeks a Certified Nurse Aide to provide routine patient care and comfort as part of the health-care team. The CNA unit supports vital signs, ADL assistance, and documentation per protocol.

Responsibilities include assisting with mobility, monitoring equipment, recording I&O, and delivering compassionate, patient‑centered care in a busy hospital setting. Colorado CNA certification and CPR are required.