Certified Nursing Assistant 1 or 2 - Medical Surgical

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Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our Medical Surgical team!

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Job Summary : CNA 1 :

Under direct supervision of a licensed RN, the CNAs will provide basic nursing care to patients and / or residents in accordance with the patient’s and / or resident’s assessment and treatment plan. In addition, they will support and maintain a safe and clean environment for patients and / or residents. Incumbents will be assigned a specific home unit but may be floated to other areas for additional support when needed.

CNA 2 :

Under direct supervision of a licensed RN, the CNAs will provide basic nursing care to patients and / or residents. In addition, they will support and maintain a safe and clean environment for patients and / or residents. Incumbents will be assigned a specific home unit but may be floated to other areas for additional support when needed.

Incumbents have the ability to train CNA 1 positions as well as perform the full scope of duties for a CNA 1 or 2 at BRH. Journey skills include, but are not limited to : Completing non-invasive collection and testing of physical specimens (gastroccult, hemoccult, urine dip sticks), glucose testing and reporting, suctioning the oral pharynx, removal of internal or external urinary catheters, peri-care, bladder scans, electrode placements for electrocardiograms, cardiac monitoring, telemetry, Incentive Spirometer use, etc.

The CNA 1 or 2 needs to be proficient in speaking English in order to accurately and effectively communicate with patients and / or residents. Patients include those from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, socio-economic standing, education, etc. Depending on the unit in which they are working, they may be required to learn specific skills necessary to provide the best care to patients and / or residents.

Minimum Qualifications for the Job :

CNA 1 :

Experience : No prior experience required. CNA 1’s are required to complete initial advanced skills training checklists and advance to CNA 2 level within 6 months.

License(s) : Current State of Alaska Certified Nurse Assistant License.

Certification(s) : Reference Mandatory Education for Clinical and Support Staff Policy for most current Certification requirements. Alaska Food Workers Card required for Wildflower Court only.

Other : Must be 18 years of age to work in Wildflower Court, must be 16 years of age to work in Bartlett Hospital.

CNA 2 :

Experience : Master entry level CNA 1 skills and duties and complete initial advanced skills training checklist within 6 months of hire. CNA 2 must maintain quarterly skills training checklists and competencies

License(s) : Current State of Alaska Certified Nurse Assistant License.

Certification(s) : Reference Mandatory Education for Clinical and Support Staff Policy for most current Certification requirements. Alaska Food Workers Card required for Wildflower Court only.

Other : Must be 18 years of age to work in Wildflower Court, must be 16 years of age to work in Bartlett Hospital .

Internal Hires : Pay rate will be determined based on applicable personnel rule or union contract terms.

External Hires : Step placement and rate of pay will be determined based upon relevant experience.

CNA 1 starts at $22.40 per hour

CNA 2 starts at $26.28 per hour

Practice Notices :

All new employees are required to produce a negative drug screen for all illegal substances in the State of Alaska prior to the start of employment.