Certified Nurse Assistant

Nurse Assistant Position

The Community – Fort Duchesne, Utah

Duchesne County is located just an hour away from Heber Valley and is the perfect destination for families to come together and enjoy a variety of activities such as ATVing, boating, fishing, swimming, golfing, hiking, and archery. Stay in one of Duchesne's destination resorts or camp on one of the nicest beaches in Utah with improved camping and primitive camping. Whether your dream destination is being nestled up in the aspens and cottonwoods, getting away from anything and everything, or doing some serious fly fishing and elk hunting, Duchesne County has the resort for you! Enjoy golfing? The Roosevelt Golf Course is often rated in the top 10 courses in Utah by professional golfers. There are 18 unique and challenging holes which include red rock, high Uinta vistas, desert formations including cliffs and water features, and some amazing views. There are entirely too many exciting things to do while here, so be sure to check out their website for more information. Airport Information: The closest major airport to the facility would be the Salt Lake City International Airport, a short distance of approximately 2 hours away. This airport supports almost 100 non-stop flights across the country through 13 different airlines. For more information.

About the Facility – Uintah and Ouray Health Center

Leave the hazards of urban life behind and apply your skills to a wide scope of health care. This ambulatory 40-hour facility is staffed by physicians, physician's assistants, nurse practitioners, and dental, optometry, and psychology providers. They provide comprehensive public health services including general medical, surgical follow-up, pediatric, prenatal, and postpartum care. Dental, behavioral health and optometry services are also available. Other clinical specialties are provided by visiting consultants and are scheduled periodically. Patients requiring more complex medical care are referred to the hospital or other contract facilities.

Facility Address: 6822 E 1000 S, Fort Duchesne, UT 84026

Nurse Assistant Qualifications:

• Years of experience: minimum of (2) years of experience as a registered nurse.
• Minimum education: completion of a nursing assistant program and holding a nurse assistant certificate.
• Current certification in BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Applicants must have an active, unrestricted, and free of disciplinary action certificate/license as a nurse assistant in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States

Nurse Assistant Responsibilities:

• Provide patient education.
• Manage medical equipment and supplies.
• Measure and assess vital signs, height, weight, neurological status, visual acuity, and hearing.
• Screen patients for alcohol dependence, depression, etc.
• Collaborate and coordinate patient care with other healthcare providers.
• Perform quality control for capillary blood glucose monitoring checks, fridge temperature checks, etc.
• Recognize life-threatening emergencies, initiate and maintain resuscitation measures and other emergency procedures as appropriate to the situation.
• Answer and screen telephone calls.

KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market.

KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.