Certified Nursing Assistant - WMC LTC

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium • Wrangell, AK

95d • $25 - $28

About The Position

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement. Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it's a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certificate from an accredited program.
• Current full, unrestricted CNA license in the state of Alaska.
• Current BLS-must be obtained within 3 months of hire and prior to completion of clinical orientation; biannually thereafter.
• 1 year prior experience as a CNA preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support certification.
• Clinical Competency within 3 months of hire and every three years.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the SEARHC Seven Standards of Excellence.
• Obtains nursing data through interviewing and observing patients/residents under a LN's (Licensed Nurse) direction and review.
• Documents observation findings that are consistent with other providers under a LN's supervision.
• Provides general nursing care for the adult and geriatric population, which may include bed bath, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing patients, application of appliances for heat and cold, application of anti-embolism stockings or SCD's.
• Monitors and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, pulse oximetry and intake-output measurements.
• Collects and transports specimens to correct departments.
• Distinguishes between normal and abnormal findings as identified in the patient care plan or data collection tools and reports abnormal findings to the LN.
• Reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients/residents and unusual incidents.
• Provides bed side care, which may include positioning patients/residents, lifting and turning patients/residents, assisting in use of bedpan, urinal or commode.
• Answers call lights and makes rounds to assigned patients/residents.
• Ambulates patients/residents, transporting to and from various departments as required.
• Assists patients/residents with meals or feeds patients/residents.
• Aids in handling and the care of patients'/residents' belongings throughout their stay.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment by preparing nursing areas and/or patient/resident rooms and beds for receiving patient/resident admissions, transfers, emergencies or discharges.
• Assists in cleaning utility rooms, cleaning equipment and preparing for disinfection or sterilization.
• Reports equipment that is out of order, reporting other problems to nurse manager or charge nurse.
• Handles clean and dirty linen and stores supplies on the service area.
• Performs supply duties on a daily basis-- distributing and ordering supplies to maintain adequate stock levels in assigned units.
• Floats as needed to other departments in the hospital under nurse manager, charge nurse, or staff LN's discretion.
• Disposes of all solid waste and infectious waste according to organizational policies and procedures.
• Replenishes supplies in patient/resident rooms and bathrooms as needed.
• Participates in in-services and educational programs in the department, hospital, and/or community as assigned.
• Completes all mandatory training and annual competencies, evaluation material, maintains certifications and licensure.
• Participates in patient/resident care conferences with nurse agreement as applicable.
• Attends and participates in at least 75% of staff meetings.

Benefits

• Retirement
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Long and short-term disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees