Certified Nursing Assistant - AC
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant assists professional nursing staff by performing simple treatments and related bedside patient care, transporting patients, and carrying out some clerical duties. The role supports patient comfort and well-being and requires compliance with the organization’s vision, mission, corporate values, policies, procedures, code of conduct, and work rules. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, cultural sensitivity, respect for traditional values, continual learning and improvement, compassion, teamwork, pride, professionalism, accountability, cooperation, and consideration of others.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of medical experience.
- Alaska State Licensure as a Nursing Assistant.
- Knowledge of patient care principles, practices, standards, and techniques, including proper lifting and assistance with walking.
- Knowledge of documentation requirements for specific fields and records.
- General knowledge of office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.
- Patient/customer service, interpersonal, and good communication skills.
- Ability to manage time and organize work efficiently.
- Ability to follow policies, procedures, and instructions and communicate with supervisors to ensure understanding.
- Ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.
- Above-average communication skills.
- Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Interpersonal skills and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Provide for patients’ comfort and well-being by performing basic nursing duties, including transportation within the facility.
- Assist patients with dressing or undressing, bathing, and eating.
- Assist physicians and nursing staff with procedures when needed.
- Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
- Document patient interactions as needed.
- Perform administrative assistant or unit clerk duties when assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Follow the organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct, and work rules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
