Certified Nursing Assistant 1/2 - Medical Surgical

This recruitment is open until filled.  Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for a  Certified Nursing Assistant to join our  Medical Surgical  team! Click here to learn more about Bartlett Regional Hospital , our   amazing benefits , and   our community  It’s a great place to work and a beautiful place to live! Job Summary: CNA 1: Under direct supervision of a licensed RN, the CNAs will provide basic nursing care to patients and/or residents in accordance with the patient’s and/or resident’s assessment and treatment plan. In addition, they will support and maintain a safe and clean environment for patients and/or residents. Incumbents will be assigned a specific home unit but may be floated to other areas for additional support when needed. CNA 2: Under direct supervision of a licensed RN, the CNAs will provide basic nursing care to patients and/or residents. In addition, they will support and maintain a safe and clean environment for patients and/or residents. Incumbents will be assigned a specific home unit but may be floated to other areas for additional support when needed. Incumbents have the ability to train CNA 1 positions as well as perform the full scope of duties for a CNA 1 or 2 at BRH. Journey skills include, but are not limited to: Completing non-invasive collection and testing of physical specimens (gastroccult, hemoccult, urine dip sticks), glucose testing and reporting, suctioning the oral pharynx, removal of internal or external urinary catheters, peri-care, bladder scans, electrode placements for electrocardiograms, cardiac monitoring, telemetry, Incentive Spirometer use, etc. The CNA 1 or 2 needs to be proficient in speaking English in order to accurately and effectively communicate with patients and/or residents. Patients include those from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, socio-economic standing, education, etc. Depending on the unit in which they are working, they may be required to learn specific skills necessary to provide the best care to patients and/or residents. Minimum Qualifications for the Job: CNA 1: Experience: No prior experience required. CNA I’s are required to complete initial advanced skills training checklists and advance to CNA II level within 6 months. License(s): Current State of Alaska Certified Nurse Assistant License. Certification(s): Reference Mandatory Education for Clinical and Support Staff Policy for most current Certification requirements.   Alaska Food Workers Card required for Wildflower Court only. Other: Must be 18 years of age to work in Wildflower Court, must be 16 years of age to work in Bartlett Hospital. CNA 2: Experience: Master entry level CNA I skills and duties and complete initial advanced skills training checklist within 6 months of hire. CNA II must maintain quarterly skills training checklists and competencies License(s): Current State of Alaska Certified Nurse Assistant License. Certification(s): Reference Mandatory Education for Clinical and Support Staff Policy for most current Certification requirements.  Alaska Food Workers Card required for Wildflower Court only. Other: Must be 18 years of age to work in Wildflower Court, must be 16 years of age to work in Bartlett Hospital .   Internal Hires: Pay rate will be determined based on applicable personnel rule or union contract terms.  External Hires: Step placement and rate of pay will be determined based upon relevant experience. CNA 1 starts at $22.40 per hour CNA 2 starts at $26.28 per hour   Practice Notices: All new employees are required to produce a negative drug screen for all illegal substances in the State of Alaska prior to the start of employment.