We are recruiting for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Acute Care -Medical/Oncology to join our team!

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　　Department9A Med/Surg

　　Telemetry Medicine/Surgical Oncology (9 East) Nurses on this unit obtainan Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Provider credential andadminister chemotherapy to inpatients. 9A is an innovative unit. Trying newthings and developing new processes allow staff to work at the highest levelof licensure and certification.

　　Telemetry Medicine (9 West): Since June of 2020, 9A has been caringfor COVID-19 patients and we excel in high acuity medical protocols that weredeveloped during the COVID-19 pandemic. 9A is often seen as a pipeline tocritical care, the Emergency Department, and other departments within thehospital due to the unique skills learned while caring for 9A patients. Thenurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5 patient ratio and our CNA-to-patient ratio is1:12 most days.

　　Job Summary

　　Under general supervision, floats to all in-patient areas and EmergencyDepartment according to scope of practice according to the DH floatingguidelines. First to float to a different unit as the staffing needs of thehospital change. Assists professional nursing and care providers in providingcare to all patients with respect for their uniqueness. Collaborates with theRN and healthcare team. Assists with basic patient care and activities ofdaily living. Maintains unit specific documentation as required. Orders,maintains and utilizes supplies for the assigned unit.*Required to fulfill weekend/holiday and "hard to staff days" commitmentper departmental policy. Schedules will be posted in advance, but unitassignments will be given on a day-to-day basis.

　　Essential Functions:

　　Provides a safe environment for all patents. Assuring proper patient positionsand patient care throughout the patient's stay. (10%)Assists the RN/LPN in carrying out the established plan of care for assignedpatients. (10%)Practices sound safety and infection control practices according to hospitalpolicy and procedures (10%)Obtains vital signs and differentiates normal from abnormal findings. Reportsabnormal values or conditions to the RN/LPN. (EX. Abnormal VS,bleeding, safety concerns, family issues.) (10%)Participates as a member of the patient care team by asking for additionaltasks, or helping others when not busy. (10%)Accurately gathers information and performs data entry. (5%)Performs transportation responsibilities when requested; transportingpatients from one area to another; delivering laboratory specimens, bloodproducts, medications and other hospital/medical items to the requesteddepartments as needed; and includes access to the pneumatic tube system totransport items, including blood products and medications, to and fromthe tube and the desired location. (5%)Documents Plan of Care making sure information is properly transcribed andcomplete (5%)In coordination with the RN/LPN, implements care based on prioritizedpatient needs (5%)Participates in a unique, outcome focused plan of care based on currentnursing 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 thepatient's optimum level of health as well as the anticipated continuation ofcare. (5%)Performs chart audits to promote quality improvement. (5%)Promotes quality care based upon ongoing monitoring of patient/familyresponse or changing condition inclusive of quality control of appropriate systems and equipment (5%)Education:

　　High School Diploma or GED Required andPost High School Diploma or Certificate Program Certified Nursing AssistanceLicense in State of Colorado RequiredWork Experience:

　　less than 1 year 1 year of experience in health care preferred RequiredLicenses:

　　CNA-Certified Nurse Aide - ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing CenterRequiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in amanner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to whocare/service is being provided.Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth anddevelopment over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability toassess data reflecting the patient's status and interpreting appropriatecultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/ services is beingdelivered/provided.Employee has completed and met their clinical competency standards