Certified Nursing Assistant

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) • Wrangell, AK

144d • $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.
• 1 year prior experience as a CNA preferred.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Competency within 3 months of hire and every three years.
• Knowledge of correct equipment use.
• Demonstrates knowledge between normal and abnormal patient/resident findings as identified on the plan of care.

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.
• Monitors and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, pulse oximetry and intake-output measurements.
• Collects and transports specimens to correct departments.
• Reports abnormal findings to the LN and records findings as appropriate.
• Provides bedside 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participates in in-services and educational programs in the department, hospital, and/or community as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous benefits including retirement.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Long and short-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees