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Do you have a passion for helping people and would like to get your foot in the door at a major hospital? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the nation's largest provider of healthcare services as a Certified Nursing Assistant in our Behavioral Health Unit.

At The Medical Center of Aurora and Centennial Medical Plaza patients are our first priority. We take extreme measures to ensure high quality, safe care in the most comfortable setting possible. The Medical Center of Aurora is Metro Denver's first community hospital to earn two-time Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and is a 346-bed acute care hospital in Aurora, CO and its Behavioral Health Unit is expanding from 20 to 40 beds. The Medical Center of Aurora is comprised of six campus in Aurora and Centennial, CO, including the Main Campus, North Campus (Behavioral Health and Wellness Center), Centennial Medical Plaza, Saddle Rock ER, Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital, Spalding Rehabilitation at P/SL and a medical office building at Green Valley Ranch.  The main campus is a level II trauma Facility with Primary Stroke Certification and Chest Pain Certification accreditation, serving the eastern metro area and I-70 corridor. 

Highlights about The Medical Center of Aurora: 

o   Metro Denver's first community hospital to earn Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence. 

o   Primary Stroke Certification (The Medical Center of Aurora). 

o   Two accredited Chest Pain Centers (Main Campus and Centennial Medical Plaza). 

o   Ranked the #4 hospital in the Denver metro area and the #4 hospital in Colorado in U.S. News & World Report's 2014-15 Best Hospital Rankings. 

o   Level II Trauma Center at our Main Campus. 

o   Level III NICU at our Main Campus. 

o   Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award Recipient for 2013-2016. 

o   State-of-the-art Heart Care Tower on Main Campus. 

o   Community Hospital Cancer Program accreditation from American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer. 

o   NAPBC-accredited Breast Cancer Care Center.

o   Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children affiliation. 

o   Affiliate of HealthONE, Denver’s largest healthcare system

This position supports the mission of The Medical Center of Aurora and Centennial Medical Plaza of optimizing quality of life of all those served by expanding beyond the traditional focus on medical needs to the needs of the whole person.   

The Medical Center of Aurora and Centennial Medical Plaza expects our core values to be reflected in the way every employee interacts with co-workers, patients and family members, and with others in the community.  The intent of these values is to assure that TMCA/CMP creates the environment where individuals choose to work, and that patient care services are of the highest quality.

Position Summary:  

The Patient Care Tech performs assigned tasks and activities according to skill level and  patient needs as assessed by the RN.  The Patient Care Tech supports nursing personnel in providing care to patients and assists with providing a safe, quiet, clean, organized environment for healthcare delivery.  When the

                          need arises, will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

The Medical Center of Aurora/Centennial Medical Plaza expects our core values to be reflected in the way every employee interacts with co-workers, patients and family members, and with others in the community.  The intent of these values is to assure that TMCA/CMP creates the environment where individuals choose to work, and that patient care services are of the highest quality.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

Licensure/Certification/Registration:  Nursing Assistant Certification or EMT Certification, or must have completed first year at an accredited Nursing program which included a medical/surgical rotation, and BLS-Healthcare provider through the American Heart Association required. 

Education:  High School Diploma or GED required

Experience:  One year hospital experience preferred. 

Special Qualifications:  Knowledge of basic clinical practices, procedures, and standards.  Ability to work with others as a team to ensure quality patient care.  Basic knowledge of computer systems, order entry and good interpersonal skills.  Strong critical thinking skills. 

Experience in a nursing home or long term care is a plus!

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. If you are highly qualified you will hear from one of our managers. We are actively interviewing so apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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