CNA/Nursing Unit Secretary Long Term Care

Where You’ll Work

St. Francis Nursing Center in Colorado Springs is a 24-hour Skilled Nursing Facility where we create a safe, comfortable, and compassionate home for our residents. We are committed to providing excellent physical, mental, and spiritual care to enable our residents to have a high level of independence and be able to enjoy all that our center has to offer. Our dedicated team has access to the resources and tools required to provide our residents with the best quality of life, while also experiencing a professional environment where our staff can thrive and continue to excel in their career. Surrounded by wildlife, our 110-bed facility offers a picturesque Colorado setting and an atmosphere filled with encouragement, laughter, kindness, and teamwork. If you are passionate about providing the highest quality of care and enriching the lives of residents, we invite you to apply to our team!

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Nursing Unit Secretary, you will provide essential direct and indirect nursing care under the proficient direction of a Registered Nurse, aligning with established policies and procedures to optimize your skills and contribute to our patient-centered mission.

Every day you will perform vital patient care tasks, support nursing staff, and actively participate in a supportive team environment where your skills and experience are highly valued, with clear pathways for professional development and career advancement.

To be successful in this role, you will be committed to practicing at the top of your license, possess a strong work ethic, a compassionate approach to patient care, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a dynamic healthcare team.

• Monitors the electronic record for new providerentered orders and coordinates their completion with nursing staff and other departments as appropriate.
• Utilizes computer technology to access and exchange data, such as lab results and interdepartmental communications.
• Accurately documents vital signs, input/output, nutritional intake, personal hygiene, weights, and other patient care performed, reporting findings promptly to the Registered Nurse and maintaining thorough and confidential patient charts and records.
• Performs clerical duties, maintains department/unit logs, and coordinates services as needed.
• Greets patients/visitors and directs or escorts them to the desired location.
• Provides quality patient care, including comfort and hygiene measures, preventative skin care, safety measures, transport, and nutritional and elimination needs.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
  
• Graduate of a Nursing Assistant Program
  
• State registered CNA license

Preferred

• Six (6) months previous CNA or healthcare experience

Schedule:  Full time (evenings)