Nursing Assistant - OB PRN

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Bethel (AK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethel, Alaska-based Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation seeks a patient care provider to assist physicians and nurses, help with whirlpool treatments, change bed linens, and escort and monitor patients. Applies age-specific considerations and cultural diversity when rendering care and supports the hospital’s mission.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, Basic Life Support (BLS), and completion of a medical terminology course within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Must complete a medical terminology course within one year of hire.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including ADLs and assist with procedures.
• Assist with whirlpool treatments, change bed linens, and escort patients.
• Monitor patients and apply age-specific and culturally sensitive care; support in OB unit.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Cultural sensitivity

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology course

Tools

BLS certification

Medical terminology course

Job description

Bethel , Alaska

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary:

Provides basic patient care including, but not limited to: age specific assistance with ADLs, assists physicians and nurses with procedures, assists with whirlpool treatments, changing bed linens, patient escort and monitoring ’and any other therapeutic measures that result in a higher level of patient comfort. Applies age specific considerations and cultural diversity when rendering patient care. Supports Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation’s mission statement.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Must a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum Experience: None
• License, Certification, Registration: Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Must successfully complete a medical terminology course within one year of hire.
• The successful candidate will be required to pass and maintain competencies for this position.
• Equipment/Tools: Office equipment (i.e., telephone, computer, fax machine, copier, etc.) and medical equipment as appropriate for the position.
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Good human relations and oral/written communication skills. Knowledge of medical terminology. Familiarity with hospital environment and clinical procedures. Must possess organization skills and the ability to handle information of a confidential nature and exercise good judgement on an independent basis. Possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with varying personalities and must remain calm, tactful and diplomatic at all times. Possess the ability to work independently and maintain accountability for work.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• REASONING ABILITY: to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Additional Information

• ID: 18293
• Location: Bethel
• Department: Nursing Unit - OB
• Employment Duration: PRN
• Temporary Status: PRN
• Hours per Week: 40
• Minimum Hourly Pay: 19.00
• FLSA Status: Non‑exempt

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affi

All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.