Nursing Assistant - ICU

Agence PROvidence; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK is hiring a Nursing Assistant for full-time 0.9 FTE with 12-hour night shifts (36 hours per week). Under direct supervision, you will assist bedside RNs and charge nurses to maintain a safe, clean environment and ensure clear communication of patient needs to the care team.

A $2,500 hiring bonus is available for eligible external hires who meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

Qualifications

• Coursework in Medical Terminology or successful completion of the hospital Medical Terminology test within 90 days of hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic patient care under supervision and ensure patient safety.
• Maintain bedside environment, observe and report changes to the RN.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team.

Education

Medical Terminology course

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Job description

Description

We are hiring for Nursing Assistant position at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK!

Position is full-time, 0.9 FTE, 12-hr Night shifts, 36 hours per week.

$2,500 Hiring Bonus for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: Medical Terminology course, or successful completion of the hospital Medical Terminology test within 90 days of hire.
• Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed training as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• 6 months of healthcare experience.

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. Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

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.

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: $19.40 - $29.08

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.