Nursing Assistant - Providence Alaska Medical Center

Providence Health & Services; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 26,725 - 38,435; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) Savings Plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Vacation and holidays

Hiring bonus up to $2,500

Job summary

Providence Health & Services is hiring a Nursing Assistant for the Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK. This full-time position requires supporting bedside RNs, ensuring a safe environment, and maintaining communication regarding patient needs. The role offers shifts that include both day and night, with a pay range of $19.40 - $27.90 per hour plus benefits. Candidates should have medical terminology training and BLS certification shortly after hiring. A hiring bonus may apply for eligible external hires.

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical terminology course or test within 90 days of hire.
• National Provider BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a safe and secure environment for patients.
• Maintain clear communication between patient needs and nursing staff.
• Ensure a clean and hazard-free environment.

Skills

Medical Terminology

BLS Certification

Communication Skills

Education

Coursework/Training in Nursing

Certification as Nursing Assistant

Job description

Nursing Assistant - Providence Alaska Medical Center

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.

Key Details

• Hours: Full Time (3) 12-Hour Shifts per week
• Shifts: Night & Day Shift based on current needs.
• Hiring in: Resource Pool / Progressive Care Unit / 3W Ortho / 4N MedSurg / 5N Oncology / ICU
• Pay Range: $19.40 - $27.90 per hour
• Night shift differential: $4.00/hr
• Up to $2,500 hiring bonus for eligible full‑time external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

Required Qualifications

• Coursework/Training and Medical Terminology course or successful completion of a hospital medical terminology test within 90 days of hire.
• Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS – American Heart Association certification.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

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, paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues time off, voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and more. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Legal

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.