MedSurg CNA: Patient Care Associate (Full-Time, Days)

Boulder Community Health; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and/​0

Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and

Retirement plan with BCH matching and

Paid Time Off

Education assistance program

Voluntary Wellness programs (biomatics

Staff Support Initiatives (Sound Baths

Free retirement planning sessions

Employee Assistance Program: 8 free, 0

Job summary

Boulder Community Health in Boulder, CO is hiring a Patient Care Associate / Certified Nursing Assistant for the MedSurg unit. The role is full-time with 36 hours per week, 12-hour day shifts from 06:15 to 18:15, including weekend shifts with a $2.50/hr weekend differential.

The job involves direct patient care under RN supervision, taking vital signs, ADLs, and mobility assistance, in a not-for-profit health system serving the Boulder County community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CNA certification or equivalent preferred (EMT, MA, Military Medic or nursing core classes)
• BLS certification required within conditional period.

Responsibilities

• Takes vital signs accurately and reports to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Answers patient call lights and performs appropriate follow-up.
• Performs morning and evening ADLs (oral care, bathing, etc.).
• Assists staff with repositioning and patient mobility.
• Independently mobilizes patients.
• Empties foley catheters, urinals, bedpans, commodes, urine hats and drains.
• Assists in preparation of patient rooms and admission and transfers.
• Follows patient fluid restrictions and calorie count orders as delegated by nurse.
• Assists staff with repositioning and patient mobility.
• Ensures patients receive correct meal selections in accordance with provider orders.

Education

CNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Boulder Community Health in Boulder, CO is hiring a Patient Care Associate / Certified Nursing Assistant for the MedSurg unit. The role is full-time with 36 hours per week, 12-hour day shifts from 06:15 to 18:15, including weekend shifts with a $2.50/hr weekend differential.

The job involves direct patient care under RN supervision, taking vital signs, ADLs, and mobility assistance, in a not-for-profit health system serving the Boulder County community.