Description
Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a **Certified Nurse Aide** to work at a Facility in **Denver, Colorado** . These are registry positions with our company.
**Pay Rate** : $35 / hour
*W2
**Shift Details:**
Full-time 3:00-11:00pm
Must have a flexible schedule
Must be able to work weekends
Must be able to start 9/3/24 or 9/24/24
**Job Overview:**
This position works 5 days a week to meet 40 hours (or 4 10s if on night shift). Staffing needs vary month to month; this means that shift, day and team assignments may change depending on the needs of the hospital. For example, staff could be assigned one team for a month and switched to a different team or to float/pool the following month. We generally try to give staff a consistent schedule based on their preference and availability, so shift (day/eve/night) assignments typically stay the same. It is important that staff are flexible to work on any team, any day of the week.
**Qualifications:**
Must have an unencumbered license as a Certified Nurse Aide in Colorado with at least one (1) year of experience.
**Must have mental health, psychiatric, or state hospital experience**
Must have a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross
Ability to build rapport with patients
Compassionate and caring demeanor
Familiarity with medical terminology
**Responsibilities:**
Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them.
Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, urine intake and output, and food intake and output, reporting any drastic changes to a nurse or physician.
Provide basic patient care and treatments, such as feeding, changing soiled garments and giving massages.
Help patients with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, moving in bed, standing, and walking.
Reposition and turn bed bound patients; assist those who need help walking or assistance transporting in wheelchairs.
Provide patients comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests; and reporting observations of the patient to nursing staff.
Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
Protects organization's value by keeping patient information confidential.
Serves and protects the facility by adhering to professional standards, facility policies and procedures; federal, state, and local requirements; and JCAHO standards, where applicable.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and maintaining certification.
Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care.
Serve food trays and examine them for conformance to prescribed diet.
Apply compresses, ice bags and hot water bottles as directed by nursing supervisor.
Keep rooms clean and change soiled bedding and bedpans.
Transport medical equipment in and out of rooms according to patient requirements.
Inventory and requisition supplies.
Make appointments, keep records and perform other clerical duties in doctors' offices and clinics.
Maintains compliance and complies with annual requirements
Successfully completes required employment-related documentation, testing, and screenings in a timely manner
If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at **** and ask to speak with **Jenny** Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).
\#IndeedStaffHigh
Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability
Compensation Information:
$0.0 / - $0.0 /
Starting At: 0.0
Up To: 0.0
Apply on company website
Find Connections via Linkedin
