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Job ID89672

LocationColorado Springs

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

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Why Work at Children's....

Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is a top-ranked hospital located in a top-ranked city. With a regional team of more than 1,000 team members, Children's Colorado has been present in southern Colorado since 2001 and now has team members at five locations providing outpatient specialty care, emergency care, inpatient care and therapy care. Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is the first pediatric-only hospital in the region and includes the region's only emergency department and operating rooms built just for kids and served by pediatric experts who have dedicated their lives to treating kids - and only kids - and who are directly linked to one of the country's leading pediatric academic medical centers. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Learn about Children's Colorado and our culture: https://www.youtube.com/user/thechildrenshospital Find out more about living and working in Colorado Springs: https://coloradospringschamberedc.com/live-work/

Job Overview

The Clinical Assistant (CA) assists patients and families by supporting personal hygiene and daily living needs. The CA provides comfort, transportation, and vital sign monitoring. In addition, the CA supports and assists nursing personnel and other providers in diagnostic procedures and technical treatments and functions as a member of the healthcare team.

Additional Information

Department Name: CSH NICU Job Status: 36 hours/week Shift: Day shift. 0700-1930, 3 days a weekend. Holidays and weekends per unit policy.

Qualifications

EDUCATION - High school diploma or equivalent is required.

CERTIFICATION(S) -

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider by the American HeartAssociation is required. Designation as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Medical Assistant (MA), and/or Emergency MedicalTechnician (EMT) is required.

LICENSURE - Current Colorado state CNA license or Current Colorado state Emergency Medical Technician- Basic or A-EMT or EMT-Intermediate Proof of successful completion of health assessment and nursing foundation courses, in addition tobasic medical/surgical clinical rotation in an accredited nursing program may be considered in lieu ofdesignation as a CNA, MA and/or EMT.

Wondering what it's like to be a Clinical Assistant at Children's Hospital Colorado? Find out here:Day in the Life: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Children's Hospital Colorado (youtube.com)

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE a.) Neonate - 30 days to 1yr c.) Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs d.) Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs e.) School age - >5yrs to 13yrs f.) Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs g.) Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Attends to the individual needs of patients, which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hy iene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, transferring, providing comfort and communicating patient needs with other members of the healthcare team. Performs various tasks as assigned, including checking vital... For full info follow application link.