Certified Nursing Assistant Cna

Job Summary:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in a Medical Surgical Acute Care setting provides direct patient care under supervision, assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and supporting the nursing team. The role requires acute care experience and involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care in a critical access hospital environment.

• Assist patients with routine activities of daily living including hygiene, feeding, ambulation, and positioning.
• Perform range of motion exercises and skin care.
• Obtain and record patient data such as vital signs, weights, and specimens.
• Assist with patient transport and preparation for diagnostic tests.
• Support nursing staff in emergency situations and routine patient care procedures.
• Maintain and clean patient care equipment and supplies.
• Document patient care activities accurately in electronic medical records.
• Communicate patient status and changes to licensed professionals promptly.
• Perform clerical duties such as answering unit phones and coordinating equipment needs.
• Float within scope to acute care, inpatient, swing bed, and observation units as needed.

• Active CNA license in Alaska.
• Current BLS certification.
• Valid Alaska Food Handler's Card.
• Minimum of 1 year acute care experience.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Experience working in acute care or critical access hospital settings.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, multidisciplinary teams.

• Must be willing to float within scope to various units including acute care and observation.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• Travelers must be at least 50 miles from the facility and available for 13 or 26 week assignments.
• RTO (Request Time Off) limited to no more than 2 weeks for a 26-week contract and must be submitted with application.
• Preference for willingness to work holidays.

• Four 12-hour or three 12-hour night shifts per week.
• Guaranteed minimum of 72 hours every two weeks.
• Block scheduling not accommodated.