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
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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 (800) 928-5561 and ask to speak with Jenny Monday-Friday (08: 30 AM - 05: 00 PM PST).