Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Surgical Spine – $15k Sign On Bonus

POSITION TYPE: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

SPECIALTY UNIT: Surgical Spine

LOCATION: Denver, Colorado

SHIFT: Days

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Job Description:

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs many basic care tasks for patients, like grooming, dressing, bathing, eating, and exercising. They also assist the nursing staff with medical tasks like taking blood, monitoring vitals with medical equipment, and reporting patient behavior and wellbeing. Their role is to ensure patients are comfortable and well cared for while under the care of Doctors and Nurses.

Certified Nursing Assistants are responsible for many patient care tasks to ensure that each patient receives the comprehensive and personalized care they need. They often have the following responsibilities:

• Grooming and bathing patients with low mobility
• Preparing each patient room with necessary items like blankets, pillows, medical equipment, and bathroom needs
• Helping patients eat and take medications
• Making sure they have regular meals and proper medication dosages
• Monitoring vitals and patient behavior and reporting them to the nursing and medical staff
• Assisting patients with mobility needs, transferring them from wheelchair to bed
• Turning or adjusting patients in bed to prevent bedsores or other discomfort
• Exercising patients by helping them walk

Job Benefits:

• Supportive, collaborative environment 
• Unique, rewarding opportunity caring for patients in their homes
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship
• Opportunities for advancement and growth
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K 
• Paid-time off for full-time staff

Requirements:

• 1 Year previous CNA experience REQUIRED.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Basic computer skills
• Previous customer service experience preferred
• High School diploma or GED required within one year of hire
• Graduate of a Nursing Assistant Program preferred
• State registered CNA license required
• BLS from the American Heart Association required
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training preferred. CPI training required if sitting with M-1 holds