Family Health West·Fruita, Colorado
Provide direct patient care including assistance with mobility, hygiene, and activities of daily living. Monitor and document vital signs while assisting nurses and physicians with medical procedures.
You belong here! At Family Health West, you’re more than an employee, you’re family.
When you enter our facility, you know it’s Family Health West because, well, the color speaks for itself. You’ll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals.
When we say you’ll do what you love, we mean it! Welcomed by open arms and warm smiles, you’ll join a team that encourages professional growth. We are sure to put on our listening ears when you share new ideas and approaches to care because that’s what got us to the top! You’ll wear your badge proudly, knowing that you contribute each day, to providing care that is unmatched, in western Colorado.
So, what are you waiting for?! Fill out the application now, and when you hit send do a little happy dance knowing that you just made our day. If it still sounds too good to be true, come see for yourself. Call us to schedule a tour and meet your new best friends!
Our roots go deep -- founded by the community in 1946, it’s no wonder our hospital feels like coming home. We were built from the ground up with the hands of our own community, a labor of dedication and hope by our people, for our people, for the future.
At Family Health West we go beyond what corporate hospitals deliver, we’ve created a culture of prosperity where warmth, passion, and care flourishes. As we focus on continually improving outcomes for patients, our network of healthcare providers includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, one of the largest rehab providers in western Colorado, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.
Nestled at the base of the Colorado National Monument, Family Health West has an outdoor paradise at your back door. The community culture is fitting for outdoor lovers, bikers, hikers, or those just simply soaking in the panoramic views.
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Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.
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Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
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Directly assists patients with mobility, hygiene and activities of daily living. This includes assisting with transportation within the facility and to and from appointments.
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Assists with patient admissions and discharges
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Assists nurses and physicians with medical procedures as directed.
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Provides basic life support in emergency situations.
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Accurately obtains, documents and reports vital signs / intake and outputs / weights.
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Monitors general condition of patients and reports observations and significant changes.
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Recognizes and addresses safety issues
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Is observant of universal precautions being followed.
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Has knowledge of, understands and observes special precautions.
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Maintains a clean and organized environment in patient and staff areas.
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Communicates courteously and effectively with patients, families and staff.
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Is protective of patient’s rights to privacy and dignity.
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Displays courteous and professional interactions with the general public, patients, families and staff.
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Participates in continuing educational activities.
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Documents, following facility protocols, within the scope of a CNA job description, accurately and completely.
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Works harmoniously with all members of the Interdisciplinary Team to meet all patient needs.
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Seeks assistance from Charge Nurse or DNS in any situation that is not within own ability or scope of practice of if there are questions or doubts.
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Correctly operates all equipment following facility policies and procedures, i.e., telemetry, LifePak12, EKG, Bladder Scan, and Glucometer
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Completes proper specimen collection (labeling, dating, timing and storage) and delivers to Lab for processing.
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Follows stocking of supplies and reorder procedure
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Follows patient transfer procedure for Hospital and ER, to include appropriate records, consents and COBRA.
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Assists with patient admissions and discharges
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Maintains patient/resident/employee privacy and confidentiality at all times.
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Other job related duties as assigned.
Wage starts at $20.00
Immunizations required for employment
Employee Assistance Program: 403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule
For full time employees working at least 30 hours a week
Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.
Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings
Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection, etc.
Must be a Certified Nurse Assistant with the ability to operate medical equipment and follow safety precautions. Required immunizations are mandatory for employment.
Market context
Colorado nursing roles like this often draw steady demand from home health and hospice settings, where employers look for RNs who can work independently and manage patient care in the field. These positions are competitive because a current Colorado RN license, prior nursing experience, reliable transportation, and familiarity with HCHB can all strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, driving documents, and home health or hospice experience before applying.
