Nursing Assistant - Psych ED

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

Job summary

Providence Alaska Medical Center is seeking a nursing assistant under the supervision of the bedside RN to support a safe and secure environment for patients, families, and providers. The role involves completing assigned shift duties and maintaining open communication between patients and nurses.

The position emphasizes a patient-focused, whole-person care culture with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within Providence’s Alaska operations.

Qualifications

• BLS certification (American Heart Association) within 30 days of hire.
• Medical Terminology coursework completed or test passed within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of CNA training or CNA program (or six months healthcare experience).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, hazard-free and clean environment to support patient-focused care.
• Facilitate clear communication between patient and bedside RN.
• Carry out shift duties as delegated while ensuring safety and patient care quality.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

Medical Terminology course

CNA training / CNA program

Job description

Description

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

Description

Under direct supervision this position is accountable to the bedside RN to facilitate a safe and secure environment for the patient, family and providers in the department. Responsible for the completion of the duties delegated to them for the shift and maintaining clear communication between the patient and the RN. 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.

Required Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: Completion of Medical Terminology course or,
• Successful completion of hospital Medical terminology test within 90 days of hire
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire
• 6 months Working with individuals who have mental health and/or substance abuse disorders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: Completed training as a Certified Nursing Assistant
• Completion of CNA program or six months of health care.

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.

Requsition ID: 469342

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing

Job Function: Nursing

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Multiple shifts available

Career Track: Nursing

Department: 1017 AK PAMC PSYCH ED

Address: AK Anchorage 3200 Providence Dr

Work Location: Providence Alaska Medical Ctr-Anchorage

Workplace Type: On-site

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.