Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Peds/PICU - Part Time

Department: PICU Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) – an 8-10-bed unit dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate attention throughout more severe illnesses and injuries. Pediatric critical care nurses are trained and equipped to treat patients with severe infections, diabetes, and respiratory diseases like pneumonia, bronchiolitis, and asthma of all degrees of severity, including ventilated patients. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2. Denver Health is designated as a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons.

About the role

Under 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides a safe environment for all patients (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 (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, including transporting patients, delivering laboratory specimens, blood products, medications, and other items (5%)
• Documents Plan of Care ensuring 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 with measurable outcomes and goals for the patient/family (5%)
• Coordinates care with a 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 (5%)
• Performs chart audits to promote quality improvement (5%)
• Promotes quality care through ongoing monitoring of patient/family response or changing conditions (5%)
• Reports response of patient/family or changing condition to the RN/LPN and helps update the plan of care (5%)
• Ensures practice adheres to professional standards, statutes, regulations, hospital, and departmental policies (5%)

Requirements

• Less than 1 year of work experience
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license – DORA – Department of Regulatory Agencies
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) – AHA – American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Skills

• Ensures all duties and competencies are conducted effectively and appropriately for patients
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles over the life span
• Completed and met clinical competency standards
• Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
• Skilled in maintaining effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
• Clear communication skills
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• EPIC documentation preferred

Schedule

Rotating (Days and Nights), Part Time (0.6 FTE)

Pay

$21.00 - $25.19 per hour

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus employer-paid disability and life insurance
• On-site employee fitness center and nationally recognized well-being programs, including the RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs and exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC)
• Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer with free student loan coaching
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer