Patient Care Associate, CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant - Med Surg

Patient Care Associate Certified Nursing Assistant

Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

$17.00 - $24.75 an hour - Full Time, Days. 36 hours a week.

$2.50 for weekend shifts.

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Patient Care Associate / Certified Nursing Assistant, where you will serve as a dedicated patient caregiver.

Within our care delivery system, the PCA / CNA performs duties that assist the caregivers and promotes effective departmental functioning.

Direct patient care functions are under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN).

Benefits :

• Health insurance, including a FREE employee only option
• Dental and Vision insurance
• BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Education assistance program
• Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more
• Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
• Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
• Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications

A Certified Nurse Aide Certification or equivalent ie : EMT, MA, or Military Medic is preferred for this position :

a. If a Licensed Patient Care Associate (5046) a CNA Certification or equivalent (EMT, MA, or Military Medic) is required.

b. If a Non-Certified Patient Care Associate (5040) certification is not required.

• BLS certification required within conditional period.
• Hospital or other health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers patient call lights and performs appropriate follow-up in a timely manner.
• Performs morning and evening ADLs (oral care, bathing, etc.).
• Assists staff with repositioning and patient mobility.
• Independently mobilizes patients.
• Empties foley catheters, urinals, bedpans, commodes, urine hats and drains
• Assists in preparation of patient rooms and admission and transfers.
• Follows patient fluid restrictions and calorie count orders as delegated by nurse.
• Assists staff with repositioning and patient mobility
• Assures patients receive correct meal selections in accordance with provider orders

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado

Boulder Community Health’s vision is partnering to create and care for the healthiest community in the nation. We are a community owned-and-operated nonprofit health system dedicated to providing local access to high-quality medical care to our community in Boulder and surrounding areas.

We are known across Colorado for our clinical excellence in heart care, neurosurgery, stroke care, orthopedics and cancer care.

We’re proud of our tradition of being an early adopter of new technologies and medical techniques that improve care for our patients.

We are a Certified Level II Trauma Center with numerous awards and recognition including the 2023 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award, 2022 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care from Leapfrog, Money Magazine and Newsweek and Boulder Weekly’s 2022 Best Hospital.

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, living and working in Boulder means enjoying the outdoors and natural beauty, bringing a fresh perspective to healthcare practice.

As an employee at Boulder Community Health, you will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities with competitive compensation and benefits, including health / dental / life, tuition reimbursement and an on-site fitness center.

You also have access to an incredible Employee Wellness and Support program, employee activities, discounts and more!