CNA - Providence Alaska Medical Center

Providence Health & Services; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage seeks a Certified Nurse Aide to support the bedside team and ensure a safe, clean, patient-centered environment. You will assist with duties delegated during shifts and maintain clear communication between patients, families, and providers.

This role offers full-time hours with a focus on 12-hour shifts, night or day as needed. Eligible hires may receive a $2,500 hiring bonus, with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Completed training program for Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) or equivalent experience.
• Completion of Medical Terminology course or hospital test within 90 days.
• AHA BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist bedside RN and charge nurse to ensure safe, secure patient environment.
• Maintain hazard-free, clean settings to facilitate patient-focused care.
• Communicate patient needs between the RN/Charge Nurse and care team.

Education

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training program

Medical Terminology course

American Heart Association BLS certification

Job description

Under direct supervision this position is accountable to the bedside RN and charge nurse to facilitate a safe and secure environment for the patient, family and providers in the department in completion of the duties delegated to them for the shift and maintaining clear communication between the needs of the patient through the RN and Charge Nurse. These activities focus on maintaining a safe, hazard free, clean environment which facilitates patient focused care.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Up to $2,500 hiring bonus for eligible full-time external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

Hours:

Full Time (3) 12-Hour Shifts per week

Shifts:

Night & Day Shift based on current needs.

• Nights: $4.00/hr

Hiring in:

Float Pool / Progressive Care Unit / 3W Ortho / 4N Surgical / 5N Oncology / Mother Baby

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training - Completed training program for Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) or any equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience.
• Coursework/Training - Completion of Medical Terminology course required or successful completion of hospital Medical terminology test within 90 days of hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

The Providence family of organizations has a vision of health for a better world. As such, we are called to care wisely for our communities, resources, and earth. Our organizations strive to become carbon negative by 2030.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence has a long history of serving Alaska, beginning when the Sisters of Providence first brought health care to Nome in 1902 during the Gold Rush. This pioneering spirit set the standard for modern health care in Alaska and formed the foundation for Providence's growth as the state's largest private employer and leading health care provider.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in Anchorage, Eagle River, Kodiak Island, Mat-Su, Seward, and Valdez. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Pay Range:

$21.16 - $30.26

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.