We are recruiting for a motivated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
Acute Care - Ortho Trauma Unit to join our team!We are here for life's journey.
Where is your life journey taking you?Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than
ourselves, something that connects us all:Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.Department4C SouthOrthopedics/Urology Medical/Surgical Unit (4C South) specializes in
orthopedic trauma and spinal cord injury patient care. Nurses in the
orthopedic med/surg unit focus on each patient as an individual, working
cohesively as a team to achieve the best patient outcomes. This 17-bed
med/surge unit is fast-paced with a strong team-focused culture. The
nurse-to-patient ration is 1:5 and CNAs have an outstanding patient ratio of
1:5. Individuals who are highly ambitious and hardworking thrive in this
team-oriented environment.Job SummaryUnder close supervision, assists professional nursing and care providers in
providing care to all patients with respect for their uniqueness. Collaborates
with the RN and healthcare team. Assists with basic patient care and
activities of daily living. Maintains unit specific documentation as required.
Orders, maintains and utilizes supplies for the assigned unit.Essential Functions:Provides a safe environment for all patents. Assuring proper patient positions
and patient care throughout the patient's stay. (10%)
Assists the RN/LPN in carrying out the established plan of care for assigned
patients. (10%)
Practices sound safety and infection control practices according to hospital
policy and procedures (10%)
Obtains vital signs and differentiates normal from abnormal findings. Reports
abnormal values or conditions to the RN/LPN. (EX. Abnormal VS,
bleeding, safety concerns, family issues.) (5%)
Participates as a member of the patient care team by asking for additional
tasks, or helping others when not busy. (5%)
Accurately gathers information and performs data entry. (5%)
Performs transportation responsibilities when requested; transporting
patients from one area to another; delivering laboratory specimens, blood
products, medications and other hospital/medical items to the requested
departments as needed; and includes access to the pneumatic tube system to
transport items, including blood products and medications, to and from
the tube and the desired location. (5%)
Documents Plan of Care making sure information is properly transcribed and
complete (5%)
In coordination with the RN/LPN, implements care based on prioritized
patient needs (5%)
Participates in a unique, outcome focused plan of care based on current
nursing practice with measurable outcomes and goals for the patient/family
(5%)
Participates with the Coordination of care with multidisciplinary team (5%)
Participates in the discharge planning process (5%)
Assists the RN/LPN to identify realistic expected outcomes to facilitate the
patient's optimum level of health as well as the anticipated continuation of
care. (5%)
Performs chart audits to promote quality improvement. (5%)
Promotes quality care based upon ongoing monitoring of patient/family
response or changing condition inclusive of quality control of appropriate
systems and equipment (5%)
Reports response of patient/family or changing condition to the RN/LPN and
helps to appropriately update the plan of care. (5%)
Ensures practice and adheres to professional standards, statutes,
regulation, hospital and departmental policies, and standards of care (5%)
Education:No High School Diploma and/or No GED Required
Work Experience:less than 1 year Required
Licenses:CNA-Certified Nurse Aide - ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center
Required and
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competenci s are conducted in a
manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who
care/service is being provided.
Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and
development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to
assess data reflecting the patient's status and interpreting appropriate
cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/ services is being
delivered/provided.
Employee has completed and met their clinical competency standards
Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Skilled in maintaining effective working relationship with patients,
employees, and the public.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to interpret adapt and apply For full info follow application link."Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment
opportunities to all applicants
