Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nurse AssistantModern hospitality meets old west charm... The Community – Sheridan, WY Wyoming's jewel, Sheridan's fabled western history and dramatic mountain vistas meet new west comfort and the serenity of wide-open spaces. Providing history with a view – from Main Street to the magnificent backdrop of the Bighorn Mountains – Sheridan offers modern hospitality with old west charm. Sheridan serves as the epicenter of festivals and events in Northern Wyoming. A wealth of cultural, historical and recreational opportunities beckon from their backyard. From the wilderness of the Bighorns just a stone's throw away or the surrounding cities and battle sites, the exploration never ceases. Explore Sheridan here today!About the Facility – Sheridan VAMC Since April 1922, the Sheridan VAMC has been a mental health care and primary care facility for men and women who have served their country. In 1898 the grounds that are new the Sheridan VAMC were set aside by President William McKinley to be a military fort. The fort was named after the Brigadier General Ranald Slidell Mackenzie. The first troops to the fort in 1901 were Buffalo Soldiers who used the fort for rest and retraining. By World War I, the fort was closed and ready for demolition. However, former President Taft, who after leaving office was appointed to the Supreme Court, was able to get the fort transferred to the Bureau of Health as a hospital for men coming home from WWI with battle fatigue or what is known today as PTSD. The hospital opened in April 1922 at a 300 bed facility. By the end of World War II, the facility had 900 beds. Today the Sheridan VAMC has 208 beds and serves nearly 12,500 Veterans yearly. The Medical Center boasts eight Community Based Outpatient Clinics, located strategically across Wyoming. Each clinic, along with the Medical Center, is staffed to provide a wide range of health and mental health services. Facility Address: 1898 Fort Rd, Sheridan WY 82801CNA ResponsibilitiesCNA helps patients with direct health care needs, often under the supervision of a nurse. CNA's work directly with patients and nurses, helping with the many physical and complex tasks for patient care. Also provides direct patient care and/or close observation of patients.Serves as a member of the nursing staff and carries out routine nursing care and other personal services to assigned patients on any ward or tour assigned.Performs a range of personal nursing care which includes activities of daily living, such as feeding, bathing, lifting and turning patients, providing oral, nail, hair related hygiene care, routine foley, oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal and performing preventive, rehabilitative, application of races, prosthetic devices, utilizes equipment to promote veteran self-care i.e., lift equipment, Hydro sounds tubs and Veteran/Resident Wandering system. Utilizes therapeutic care/procedures within the scope of a Nursing Assistant.Documents all care provided in the appropriate clinical records.Observes significant conditions, both physical and emotional, that are relevant to the health status of the patient.Performs a range of diagnostic support duties such as taking vital signs, collecting and transporting specimens, and preparing and escorting patients for discharge, tests, examinations, treatments and/or surgery per established procedures.Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment; observes all policies pertaining to universal precautions. Provides for safety needs of patients by maintaining and a clean and safe environment.Accompanies patients on diagnostic or therapeutic trips assuming responsibility for basic decisions within the scope of a Certified Nursing Assistant while away from nursing units.Initiates emergency measures to control disruptive or violent behavior. Documents all relevant information in the clinical record.Certified Nurse Assistant RequirementsIs a Certified Nursing Assistant.Has at least two years' experience as a CNA within the last three years in one of the following: Community Living Center, Medical-Surgical, Emergency Room, Mental Health (preferred) and/or Critical Care.Is capable of providing nursing care for adult medical and surgical patients.Has and maintains BLS certifications.Must have US citizenship.Must have COVID Vaccine Certification.KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market.