Nursing Assistant Certified CNA - Cardiac ICU

Company: UCHealth
Location: Arvada
Posted on: February 19, 2021

Job Description:

Summary:
Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities. Work Schedule: Full Time (36 hours a week, 72 hours per pay period) Rotating Shifts

Responsibilities:
Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to, monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.

Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to, bathing, grooming and eating.

Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.

Assists with keeping unit(s) and patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly. Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:

• Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED.
  
• Required Licensure/Certification:
• Certified as a Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.)
  • Minimum Experience: None required.
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