CNA Ortho Surg

OrthoColorado Hospital is Colorado's only orthopedic specialty hospital and is designed specifically for the orthopedic patient. With such a specialized facility and team of experts, we have the utmost in experience and understanding of the needs of orthopedic patients – meaning better outcomes, increased patient satisfaction and a reduced risk of infection or complications.

Located on the St. Anthony Medical Campus, OrthoColorado Hospital is a joint venture between physician investors and CommonSpirit Mountain Region. Our state-of-the-art facility features a 48-bed inpatient unit, including six intermediate care beds and eight operating rooms. All members of our team from pre-operative care through recovery and our in-patient nurses are specialty trained in orthopedics. Our surgeons are renowned for their talent, knowledge and experience in their orthopedic specialties and sub-specialties. Having a team with a focused background and years of experience allow our employees to provide an unprecedented level of care, resulting in the best outcomes and experience for our patients.

Ortho Unit Overview:

The Ortho Unit at OrthoColorado Hospital has 42 beds that are med/surg/tele. We also have six beds that are considered Progressive Care (PCU). Our volume is typically low on the weekends and holidays, averaging two to six patients. During the week our volume is between 24-30 patients.

We specialize in orthopedic surgery concentrating on joint replacement and spine surgeries. We do not get overflow from other areas. We are exclusively an elective orthopedic surgery hospital. We do not have an Emergency Department and do not accept direct admits currently.

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• Six months previous CNA experience preferred
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Basic computer skills
• Previous customer service experience preferred
• High School diploma or GED required
• Graduate of a Nursing Assistant Program required
• State registered CNA license required
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training preferred. CPI training required if sitting with M-1 holds

Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)