Inpatient CNA Sponsorship Program

Foundation Health, LLC•Fairbanks, AK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Foundation Health Partners is recruiting caring, motivated people for its Inpatient CNA Sponsorship Program at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, with openings on the Medical (2S) and Medical/Surgical (3W) inpatient units. Applicants shadow a unit as part of the selection process, and department leaders determine final placements together. Participants are hired as PRN before classes and complete hiring, onboarding, and required background checks. During the first half of training, participants focus on school and are not required to work regular hospital shifts, though they may attend paid staff meetings, trainings, and team activities when their schedule allows. During the second half, they begin paid hospital orientation and limited shifts that fit their classes. Paid work hours vary during training, and the program does not require or guarantee a set number of weekly hours during its first half. After training, participants work as Patient Care Techs on an inpatient unit. After certification, they may move toward a CNA position on their assigned unit once they meet program and job requirements and a position is available. Participants are expected to attend classes and make steady progress, complete training and certification steps, attend paid progress check-ins with their manager and educator, raise questions or concerns, attend assigned shifts and orientation during the second half, and treat patients, families, and coworkers with kindness, honesty, and respect.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge.
Knowledge normally obtained through a medical terminology course.
Excellent organizational skills.
Effective human relations and communication skills.
Working knowledge of computer literacy and keyboarding skills.
Attend classes and make steady progress in CNA training, and complete required classes, hands-on training, and certification steps.
Attend assigned work shifts and orientation during the second half of training.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living, hygiene, mobility, nutritional support, comfort, and safety.
Prepare patients for care activities, examinations, and procedures, and serve as a chaperone when needed.
Collect and document vital signs, intake/output, and other delegated clinical measurements in accordance with policy, ensuring accurate and timely medical record entries.
Perform delegated clinical tasks consistent with demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice, which may include EKG acquisition and monitoring, blood draws, and specimen collection.
Recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition, abnormal findings, and patient concerns to licensed nursing staff.
Assist with patient transport and transfers within the unit and facility, including assigned pre- and post-operative patient movement.
Maintain a clean and safe environment by cleaning equipment, disinfecting patient care areas, participating in room turnover, and following infection control and OSHA standards.
Monitor and maintain supply levels, stock patient care and storage areas, complete supply requisitions, and track unit equipment such as scanners, laptops, and monitoring devices.
Provide clerical and communication support, including answering phones and patient call lights, managing forms, assembling and maintaining patient charts, scanning and uploading documents, assisting with orders, and supporting scheduling or patient instructions when needed.
Attend classes and make steady progress in CNA training; complete required classes, hands-on training, and certification steps.
Meet with the manager and educator for paid progress check-ins, raise questions or concerns, and attend assigned work shifts and orientation during the second half of training.
Treat patients, families, and coworkers with kindness, honesty, and respect.