NURSING ASSISTANT, FT

Med/Surg Nursing Assistant Overview: 

As a Nursing Assistant, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality care and building lasting relationships with your patients. You’ll have a comprehensive benefits package, rewarding work and the opportunity to take advantage of our generous tuition reimbursement plan. 

Ideal candidates should be versatile, open to change, and committed to superior patient care. 

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 matching 401(a) there are other unique perks including: 

• Great benefits including a Lifestyle Spending Account, Dependent Care matching and company matched retirement plan beginning on day 1
• A culture of continuous learning, and a robust tuition reimbursement program
• Work/Life balance in an outdoor enthusiast’s mecca
• No traffic, and a scenic commute to 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 healthcare vocational program preferred. 

Experience: Experience in a hospital or a 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 Nursing Team you will: 

• Make observational rounds as directed by the professional nurse
• Observe and assist patients under the direction of the professional nurse
• Assist in maintaining a safe, orderly, clean and comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors
• Assist with selected procedures, simple treatments, and activities of daily living under the direction of the professional nurse.

Compensation: $18.00 - $23.00/hour DOE (shift and weekend incentive pay) 

Physical Requirements: 

Occasionally (1-33%) Walking, sitting, crouching, stooping stairs, lifting (0-20 lbs), carrying (0-20 lbs), pushing/pulling (20-50 lbs) 

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

Continuously (37-100%) - Must be able to see with corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly with assistance

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. 

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

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.