Nursing Assistant, Hospital Med/Surg

Nursing Assistant, Med/Surg

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Benefits:

Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded. In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a dollar for dollar 401(a) match, up to 3%, there are other great perks including:

* Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account, matched retirement starting on day 1, and a dependent care matching plan * A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan, and an all-access subscription to LinkedIn Learning and Headspace. * Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment * Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program * Free nutrition consultations, and discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse Deep discounts on food and drink in the cafeteria No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office

Share your talents in providing compassionate and high quality patient care in a specialty clinic setting, ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients while supporting the clinic's mission and goals. We need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving!

Where you’ll live:

Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.

Requirements:

To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have:

* Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of an approved Nursing Assistant course preferred. Completion of a vocational program preferred. Experience: Experience in a hospital or similar facility preferred. Licenses/Certification: Maintenance of CPR/BLS

Responsibilities:

We are committed to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional care and services. As part of the team you will:

Make observational rounds as directed by the professional nurse Observe and assist patients and report findings under the direction of the

professional nurse * Assist to maintain a safe, orderly, clean and comfortable environment for patients, visitors and employees * Under the direction of the professional nurse, assist in performing selected procedures, simple treatments, comfort and safety measures and activities of daily living for patients. * Assist in admission, transfer and discharge of patient

Physical Requirements

Occasionally (0-33%) – Walking, sitting, feeling, crouching/squatting, stooping, kneeling, stairs, lifting/lowering (0-50 lbs), carrying (0-50 lbs), carrying (0-50 lbs)

Frequently (34 – 66%) - Standing, change position, reaching, reach across midline, handling, pinching

Continuously (37 -100%) See with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance

Shift - Varies Schedule - 12 hour shifts Status - FT

Compensation: $18.00 - $21.60/hr, depending on experience.

There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits Eligibility Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire. Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire. Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date. Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.