Patient Care Tech Medical Oncology AHEC

Job Description:The Certified Nurse Assistant functions as a clinical
support partner to assist the patient care team by performing various tasks
and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional.

Job Description

For external hires only: To show our commitment to your transition into our
Medical Oncology Department at St. Marys Healthcare, we are offering a
$5000 sign on bonus.

Certified Nursing Assistant Scope of Practice

Responds to patient care needs by answering call lights, assisting patients
with hygiene care, obtaining vital signs, and communicating
constructively, effectively and timely with members of the care team.

Performs 12-lead EKG duties commensurate with the level of training received
and competency.

Apply, check and document restraints as directed by the RN or physician.

Performs wound care, stoma care, and specimen collection.

Performs equipment and tube care/management e.g. JPs, hemovacs and
nasogastric tubes, and Foley removal.

Assists with patient transfers, admissions and discharges as directed and in
compliance with the principles of safe patient handling.

Orders and maintains office and patient care floor stock/supplies.

Performs the duties of unit secretary. Maintains patient charts, responds to
phone calls, maintains daily assignment board, provides equipment
care/cleaning, performs errands associated with patient care and provides
accurate information about the patient with interdisciplinary team.

Assist physicians and RNs as directed.

Required Qualifications

Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training program

Certification as a Nursing Assistant (C N A ) in the state of practice

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
(BLS-HCP)certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with
prior approval

Hospital Information:
St. Marys Medical Center, is located in the heart of Colorados wine
country and is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes that offer a wide
range of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, skiing and
rafting. It has a growing and diverse economy as well as a relatively low
unemployment rate and growing job market. St. Marys Medical Center is the
largest medical center between Denver and Salt Lake City and is committed to
putting people first as its served the healthcare needs of western Colorado
and eastern Utah for nearly 120 years.
To learn more about Grand Junction, CO please check out this video.

Unit Information:
The Medical Oncology Department is a 32 bed unit. We see a variety of patients
including Sepsis, GI Failure, Alcohol withdrawal and anyone that has a
diagnosis of cancer and are actively receiving chemo and/or radiation
therapy. We are open to new grads or experienced CNAs!

The Medical Oncology Team has more to offer YOU!
We are proud of our amazing team that will ensure you feel supported in your
learning, growth, and maintaining a work-life balance. We want to
cultivate personal growth in your healthcare career and create a personalized
path for you. Our staff is engaged in mentoring new employees and creating a
positive workplace environment focusing on teamwork. Once you are fully
trained and comfortable in your role, you will have the opportunity to float
through out the service line – Med/Surg, Neuro, Rehab and Surgical. We
look forward to having you be a part of this outstanding team!

Check out these videos to hear from the department!
Growth opportunities
Work/life balance
Team support

Posting Specifics:

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Shift Details: Full Time, Variable Shifts

Additional Details: Shift differentials available for evenings, nights and
weekends

Physical Requirements:Ongoing need for employee to see and read
information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify
equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care
provider , patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally
communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms,
needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency
situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex
and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent
computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed
information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and
utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to