St Francis Hospital·Colorado Springs, Colorado
Provide direct and indirect nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Ensure care is delivered in accordance with established policies and procedures within the hospital environment.
Where You’ll Work Penrose-St.
Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St.
Francis Hospital and St Francis Hospital - Interquest.
St.
Francis Hospital opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs' community on the north side of the city.
St.
Francis Hospital features 340-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cancer Center, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Acute Inpatient Rehab, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit.
It also serves as southern Colorado's home base for the Flight For Life Colorado air medical transport service.
It's an incredible time to join us as we celebrate recognition with Magnet Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care.
With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas including Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.
Job Summary and Responsibilities You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work.
We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.
This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.
We value our incredible Certified Nursing Assistants and want to ensure they practice at the top of their license to better optimize their skills and experience.
We’ve also developed a career path framework for CNAs that clarifies paths to move, develop and advance CNA careers into nursing and other roles.
The Certified Nursing Assistants provides direct and indirect nursing care under the direction of a RN and in accordance with policies and procedures.
Job Requirements 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)
Requires a High School diploma or GED, graduation from a Nursing Assistant Program, and a state registered CNA license. Six months of experience and CPI training are preferred.
Market context
Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Colorado are typically in steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and home health settings. These jobs are competitive because employers often look for current CNA certification, a high school diploma or GED, and prior experience, while benefits such as medical, dental, vision, Rx coverage, and paid vacation can help distinguish offers. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and recent experience before applying.
