Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our Wildflower Court team!

Wildflower Court is Bartlett's Long-Term Care Facility.

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

Please note: In lieu of fringe benefits, PRN employees receive an hourly differential in addition to their hourly rate between 10% and 25% depending on position level.

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:

• Experience: No prior experience required. CNA 1's are required to complete initial advanced skills training checklists and advance to CNA 2 level within 6 months.
• License(s): Current State of Alaska Certified Nurse Assistant License.
• Certification(s): Refer to Mandatory Education Policy upon hire.
• Alaska Food Workers Card (Wildflower Court Only)

• Experience: Master entry level CNA 1 skills and duties and complete initial advanced skills training checklist within 6 months of hire. CNA 2 must maintain quarterly skills training checklists and competencies
• License(s): Current State of Alaska Certified Nurse Assistant License.
• Certification(s): Refer to Mandatory Education Policy upon hire.
• Alaska Food Workers Card (Wildflower Court Only)

• 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.