Certified Nurse Aide - Grand River Health : Job Details

BASIC FUNCTION: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will work in our Medical-Surgery department and report directly to the Med Surg Director. They will do their best to keep patients comfortable on the road to recovery in a positive environment and assist nursing teams to ensure the highest quality of care is provided. The ideal candidate executes duties with a willingness to help others who are in need. Daily responsibilities will be to deliver direct care to patients and includes, but not limited to, the below items.RESPONSIBILITIES:* Assesses needs, ensures proper follow up care and supports nursing team in completion of tasks.* Performs various direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.* Assists patients in dressing or undressing, bathing, or eating.* Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs.* Aids physicians and nursing staff members with procedures if needed.* Documents patient interactions as needed.* Participates in frequent interaction with patients regarding all levels of concerns and questions.* Responds to call patient call lights.* Additional duties include but are not limited to assisting in all aspects of medical practice under the supervision of a medical provider.* Observes and abides by the policies and procedures of Grand River Hospital District.* Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:* High School Diploma or GED* Active Certified Nursing Assistant License in the State of Colorado required.* Completion of Medical Terminology course preferred.* Must have current BLS card upon hire and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.* Preferred minimum of 2 years' experience in patient care.SALARY INFORMATION:* $17.50 - $26.57 Dependent on experience may vary outside this range* Additional $2.00 - $4.00 an hour for additional weekend and night shifts* Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experienceAPPLICATION WINDOW: Minimum of three days, and until it is filledBENEFITS:This position offers competitive pay, being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and year round recreation with everything the outdoor enthusiast can imagine. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:* Medical, with prescription drug coverage* Vision and dental insurance* Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts* PTO accrual from day one* Extended illness benefits/time off* 457 retirement plan with match* Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistant programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance.Clinical Excellence. Patient & Community Satisfaction. Financial Health & Stewardship of Resources.These are our three Keys to Excellence ; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. DayGrand River Health proudly serves residents of Western Colorado and beyond. We are a not-for-profit Special Tax District, formed by the citizens of Western Garfield County in 1961 to serve the area's health care needs. Our main hospital campus is located in the picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.OUR MISSION:To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.OUR VISION:To be our communities' first choice in quality healthcare.