Certified Nursing Assistant - AC

Norton Sound Health Corp; Alaska; On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Sound Health Corporation in Nome, AK seeks an Acute Care Regular Full-time Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff with basic patient care, transporting patients, and some clerical duties.

Responsibilities include helping patients with dressing, bathing, documenting care, and assisting with procedures. Requires Alaska State Nursing Assistant license, high school diploma, and at least two years of medical experience; salary range listed; clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Alaska State Licensure as a Nursing Assistant.
• Minimum 2 years of medical experience; supervisory experience if indicated.

Responsibilities

• Provide comfort and basic patient care, including transportation within the facility.
• Assist patients with dressing, bathing, and eating as needed.
• Aid physicians and nursing staff with procedures and collect specimens or vitals.
• Document patient interactions and perform unit clerk duties when assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Acute Care Regular Full-time Staff 34 - Nome Census Area, Nome, AK, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2656

Salary Range: $35.79 To $48.56 Annually

PurposeofPosition:

Assistprofessionalnursingstaffbyperformingsimpletreatmentsandrelated bedside patient care as well as transporting patients and performing some clerical duties.

Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understandingofandcompliancewithorganization’spolicies,procedures,code of conduct and work rules.

Essential Functions:

• Provideforcomfortandwell-beingofpatientsbyperformingbasicnursing duties such as transportation within the facility
• Assistpatientsindressingorundressing,bathing,oreating
• Aidphysiciansandnursingstaffmemberswithproceduresifneeded
• Collectnon-invasivebodyfluidspecimensorgathervitalsigns
• Documentpatientinteractionsasneeded
• Performdutiesofanadministrativeassistantoraunitclerkwhenassigned
• Performotherdutiesasassigned

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstratetheorganization’svalues:integrity,culturalsensitivityandrespect fortraditionalvalues,continuallearningandimproving,compassion,teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

Required Knowledge:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledgeoftypicalofficetechnologiessuchascomputers,printers,copiers,fax machines, and typical office software.

JobSpecificknowledgeislistedbelow:

• Knowledgeofpatientcareprinciples,practices,standardsandtechniques (including proper lifting, assistance with walking, etc.)
• Knowledgeofdocumentationrequirementsforspecificfields/records

Required Skills and Abilities:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered on a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy,procedureandinstructions,activelycommunicatewiththeirsupervisorsto ensureunderstandingandmanagetheirworkaccordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.

Jobspecificskillsandabilitiesarelistedbelow:

• Problemsolvingandcriticalthinkingskills
• Interpersonalskillsandteamwork

Education

Degree

Program

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

Amount:

2 year(s) of medical experience

0 (years)

Type:

Musthavebothgeneralandsupervisoryexperienceifindicated.

Credentials

AlaskaStateLicensureasaNursingAssistant

Physical Requirements:

• Usehandsandarmstooperateofficeorclinicalequipment
• Sitlessthanhalfthe workday
  • Standand/orwalkmorethanhalftheworkday
• Bend,stretch,twist,crouchand/or reach
  • Usehandsandarmsforrepetitivemotiontasksconsistentlyformorethan one hour at a time
• Liftorcarryunaidedupto50 pounds
  • Pushorpullusinguptomoderate force
  • Seeandhearwithnormal acuity
• Minimaltravelisrequired(lessthan25%ofthetime)

Working Conditions:

• Workisconductedinastandardclinicalenvironmenttoincludeexposure
• tolatex,biohazrdorotherharmful substances

I attest that I do not have any physical, mental or medical impairment or disability that would limit my job performance.

Affirmationofunderstandingofjob duties: