Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
About The Position
Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our Wildflower Court team! Wildflower Court is Bartlett's Long-Term Care Facility. 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.
Requirements
- Current State of Alaska Certified Nurse Assistant License.
- Refer to Mandatory Education Policy upon hire.
- Alaska Food Workers Card (Wildflower Court Only)
- Must be 18 years of age to work in Wildflower Court, must be 16 years of age to work in Bartlett Hospital
- CNA 1’s are required to complete initial advanced skills training checklists and advance to CNA 2 level within 6 months.
- 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
- Must be proficient in speaking English in order to accurately and effectively communicate with patients and/or residents.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic nursing care to patients and/or residents in accordance with the patient’s and/or resident’s assessment and treatment plan.
- Support and maintain a safe and clean environment for patients and/or residents.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
