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ID #52617560
Estado Colorado
Ciudad Denver
Fuente Denver Health
Showed 2024-10-01
Fecha 2024-10-01
Fecha tope 2024-11-29
Categoría Etcétera
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Acute Care - Ortho Traum

Colorado, Denver
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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

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