Nursing Assistant, Med/Surg Hospital, PRN

Gunnison Valley Health; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Gunnison Valley Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant for Med/Surg Hospital in Gunnison, CO. This PRN, part-time position supports the nursing team with rounds, patient observation, and basic care under the guidance of a registered nurse.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, and preferably completed a Nursing Assistant course or healthcare vocational program. CPR/BLS is required with potential shift incentives for nights.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an approved Nursing Assistant course preferred.
• Completion of a healthcare vocational program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make observational rounds as directed by the professional nurse.
• Observe and assist patients under the direction of the professional nurse.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, orderly, clean and comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Assist with selected procedures, simple treatments, and activities of daily living under the direction of the professional nurse.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Nursing Assistant course

Healthcare vocational program

Job description

Nursing Assistant, Med/Surg Hospital, PRN

Job Category: Nursing Support

Requisition Number: NURSI002323

• Posted : October 19, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Description

As a Nursing Assistant, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality care and building lasting relationships with your patients. You’ll have a comprehensive benefits package, rewarding work and the opportunity to take advantage of our generous tuition reimbursement plan.

Ideal candidates should be versatile, open to change, and committed to superior patient care.

Requirements

To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have:

Education

High school graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of an approved Nursing Assistant course preferred. Completion of a healthcare vocational program preferred.

Experience

Experience in a hospital or a similar facility preferred.

Licenses/Certification

Maintenance of CPR/BLS.

Responsibilities

We are committed to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional care and services. As part of the Nursing Team you will:

• Make observational rounds as directed by the professional nurse
• Observe and assist patients under the direction of the professional nurse
• Assist in maintaining a safe, orderly, clean and comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors
• Assist with selected procedures, simple treatments, and activities of daily living under the direction of the professional nurse.

Compensation

uncertified - $18.00 - $21.60/hour DOE (shift and weekend incentive pay)

certified - $18.25 - $21.90/hour DOE (shift and weekend incentive pay)

Physical Requirements

Occasionally (0-33%) - Walking, sitting, feeling, crouching, stooping, kneeling, stairs, lifting/lowering (0-50 lbs), carrying (0-50 lbs), pushing/pulling (0-50 lbs)

Frequently (34 – 66%) - Standing, Change position, reaching, reach across midline, handling, pinching

Continuously (37 -100%) See with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance

Schedule - 12 hours Nights

Status- PRN

There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits Eligibility

Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.

Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.

Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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