Certified Nursing Assistant - LTC- Night Shift $60 Rate
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides essential nursing care to both acute and non-acute residents while maintaining a safe and clean environment. This role requires the ability to react calmly and make sound judgments in various situations, especially during emergencies. Regular lifting of non-ambulatory patients is a requirement, and a caring attitude is essential for interacting with residents and their families. The job demands a fast-paced work environment with constant pressure to complete assignments and respond to patient requests. Accountabilities Obtain nursing data through interviewing and observation of residents under the direction of a Licensed Nurse (LN). Document observations and findings, providing general nursing care to adult and geriatric populations, including tasks such as: Bed baths Oral hygiene Assisting with dressing Monitoring and recording vital signs and measurements Collect and transport specimens and report abnormal findings to the LN. Provide bedside care, which may include: Positioning and lifting residents Assisting with personal hygiene and meals Changing bed linens and maintaining a clean environment Assist the LN with resident transport and preparing necessary documentation. Provide one-on-one care for residents when required for safety. Maintain a safe and clean environment by preparing areas for resident admissions, transfers, or discharges. Replenish supplies in resident rooms and bathrooms as needed. Unit Specialty Scope of duties may include specialized tasks such as: Obtaining 12-lead Electrocardiograms (ECGs). Training and performing Telemetry monitoring within the inpatient unit. Cross-training for various hospital departments to ensure fluid staffing. Participating in Performance/Process Improvement projects within the unit. Serving as a preceptor for incoming CNA staff and students.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted CNA license in the state of Alaska.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of prior experience as a CNA is preferred.
- Completion of additional courses as needed for unit requirements.
Responsibilities
- Obtain nursing data through interviewing and observation of residents under the direction of a Licensed Nurse (LN).
- Document observations and findings, providing general nursing care to adult and geriatric populations, including tasks such as: Bed baths, Oral hygiene, Assisting with dressing, Monitoring and recording vital signs and measurements.
- Collect and transport specimens and report abnormal findings to the LN.
- Provide bedside care, which may include: Positioning and lifting residents, Assisting with personal hygiene and meals, Changing bed linens and maintaining a clean environment.
- Assist the LN with resident transport and preparing necessary documentation.
- Provide one-on-one care for residents when required for safety.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment by preparing areas for resident admissions, transfers, or discharges.
- Replenish supplies in resident rooms and bathrooms as needed.
- Obtaining 12-lead Electrocardiograms (ECGs).
- Training and performing Telemetry monitoring within the inpatient unit.
- Cross-training for various hospital departments to ensure fluid staffing.
- Participating in Performance/Process Improvement projects within the unit.
- Serving as a preceptor for incoming CNA staff and students.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
