Certified Nursing Assistant Cna

Job Summary:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in a Medical Surgical Acute Care setting provides direct patient care and support under the supervision of nursing staff. This role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring patient status, and supporting clinical staff in a fast-paced acute care environment. The CNA will also perform clerical duties and ensure efficient department operations while maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.

• Assist patients with routine activities of daily living including hygiene, feeding, ambulation, and positioning.
• Perform range of motion exercises and skin care as needed.
• Collect and process patient specimens such as urine, stool, and sputum.
• Obtain and record vital signs, weights, and pain assessments.
• Communicate patient status and report changes to licensed nursing staff.
• Perform designated patient care procedures including incentive spirometry, pulse oximetry, oxygen therapy setup, and suctioning.
• Assist with patient transport and preparation for diagnostic tests.
• Maintain and clean equipment and supplies.
• Support emergency situations as directed by nursing staff.
• Perform clerical duties including answering phones, data entry, and coordinating equipment needs.
• Prepare rooms for admissions, discharges, and post mortem care.

• Valid CNA license in the state of practice (AK CNA License required).
• AHA BLS Provider CPR certification at hire.
• Acute care experience.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• AK Food Handler's Card.

• Experience in medical surgical or acute care hospital settings.

• Must be willing to float within scope to acute care, inpatient, swing bed, and observation units.
• No on-call requirements.
• Preference for candidates willing to work holidays.
• Travelers must have a permanent address at least 50 miles from the facility.
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions allow no more than 2 weeks off during a 26-week contract; RTO requests must be submitted with application and cannot be made after offer or contract signing.

• Shift options include 4x12 or 3x12 hour night shifts.
• Guaranteed 72 hours per two-week pay period, with possible call-off for one 12-hour shift every two weeks.
• Assignment duration options of 13 or 26 weeks.
• Block scheduling accommodations are not available.