Job Description:The Certified Nurse Assistant functions as a clinicalsupport partner to assist the patient care team by performing various tasksand procedures as instructed by a licensed professional.

　　Scope

　　Responds to patient care needs by answering call lights, assisting patientswith hygiene care, obtaining vital signs, and communicatingconstructively, effectively and timely with members of the care team.

　　Performs 12-lead EKG duties commensurate with the level of training receivedand competency.

　　Apply, check and document restraints as directed by the RN or physician.

　　Performs wound care, stoma care, and specimen collection.

　　Performs equipment and tube care/management e.g. JPs, hemovacs andnasogastric tubes, and Foley removal.

　　Assists with patient transfers, admissions and discharges as directed and incompliance with the principles of safe patient handling.

　　Orders and maintains office and patient care floor stock/supplies.

　　Performs the duties of unit secretary. Maintains patient charts, responds tophone calls, maintains daily assignment board, provides equipmentcare/cleaning, performs errands associated with patient care and providesaccurate information about the patient with interdisciplinary team.

　　Assist physicians and RNs as directed.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Required

　　Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training program

　　Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of practice

　　Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers(BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire withprior approval

　　Preferred

　　1+ years of previous experience in a health care setting

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative ofthe knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure,experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Apply technical skills and experience gathering patient data and performingpatient care tasks such as weight, height, vitals, intake/outputmeasures, EKGs, and specimen collection. Be willing to provide personalhygiene, dressing, nutrition, activity, elimination and othertreatments. Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others. Strongoral and written communication skills. Regular attendance to perform work onsite during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts isrequired. . Ability to work nights and/or weekends is required foridentified p

　　Physical Requirements:Ongoing need for employee to see and readinformation, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identifyequipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient careproviders, patients, and visitors that require employee to verballycommunicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms,needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencysituations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complexand delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequentcomputer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing neededinformation, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift andutilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend toretrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes itemsof varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk andassist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributingsupplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portableequipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded andbusy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and-May be expected to stand in a stationary positio for an extended period ofti

　　Anticipated job posting close date:02/29/2024

　　Location:St Marys Medical Center

　　Work City:Grand Junction

　　Work State:Colorado

　　Scheduled Weekly Hours:0

　　The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly ratedependent upon experience.$16.24 - $21.92

　　We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why weprovide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range ofprograms to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses livinghealthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.