Job Description

This recruitment is open until filled.

Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) I/II to join our Obstetrics team!

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Job Summary:

The CNA needs to be proficient in speaking English in order to accurately and effectively communicate with patients and/or residents. Patients include those from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, socio-economic standing, education, etc. Depending on the unit in which they are working, they may be required to learn specific skills necessary to provide the best care to patients and/or residents.

There are two levels in the CNA job class, both requires a current State of Alaska Certified Nurse Assistance License. New hires are placed at the level the incumbent meets minimum qualifications for.

CNA I - Under direct supervision of a licensed RN, the CNAs will provide basic nursing care to patients and/or residents in accordance with the patients and/or residents assessment and treatment plan. In addition, they will support and maintain a safe and clean environment for patients and/or residents. Incumbents will be assigned a specific home unit but may be floated to other areas for additional support when needed.

CNA II - Under direct supervision of a licensed RN, the CNAs will provide basic nursing care to patients and/or residents. In addition, they will support and maintain a safe and clean environment for patients and/or residents. Incumbents will be assigned a specific home unit but may be floated to other areas for additional support when needed.

Incumbents have the ability to train CNA I positions as well as perform the full scope of duties for a CNA I or II at BRH. Journey skills include, but are not limited to: Completing non-invasive collection and testing of physical specimens (gastroccult, hemoccult, urine dip sticks), glucose testing and reporting, suctioning the oral pharynx, removal of internal or external urinary catheters, peri-care, bladder scans, electrode placements for electrocardiograms, cardiac monitoring, telemetry, Incentive Spirometer use, etc.

Minimum Qualifications for the Job:

CNA I -

• Experience: No prior experience required. CNA Is are required to complete initial advanced skills training checklists and advance to CNA II level within 6 months.
• License(s): Current State of Alaska Certified Nurse Assistant License.
• Certification(s): Basic Life Support (BLS), Alaska Food Workers Card (Wildflower Court only), Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) & Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) training within 90 days of hire.
  • Other: Must be 18 years of age to work in Wildflower Court, must be 16 years of age to work in Bartlett Hospital

CNA II -

• Experience: Master entry level CNA I skills and duties and complete initial advanced skills training checklist within 6 months of hire. CNA II must maintain quarterly skills training checklists and competencies.
• License(s): Current State of Alaska Certified Nurse Assistant License.
• Certification(s): Basic Life Support (BLS), Alaska Food Workers Card (Wildflower Court only), Workplace Violence Prevention Training within 90 days of hire
  • Other: Must be 18 years of age to work in Wildflower Court, must be 16 years of age to work in Bartlett Hospital

Internal Hires: Pay rate will be determined based on applicable personnel rule or union contract terms.

External Hires: Step placement and rate of pay will be determined based on relevant experience.

CNA I starts at $22.40 hourly.

CNA II starts at $26.28 hourly.

Practice Notices:

• All new employees are required to produce negative drug screen for all illegal substances in the State of Alaska prior to start of employment.

A history of service. A supportive community. A broad range of healthcare offerings. A lot of pieces have come together to make Bartlett Regional Hospital what it is. We’re committed to being the best community hospital in Alaska, so take a closer look at who we are!

Originally known as St. Ann’s Hospital, the hospital opened in 1886 and was operated by the Sisters of St. Ann until the 1960s. In 1965, the hospital’s operations were turned over to the City and Borough of Juneau, and a new facility was built at the hospital’s present location on Hospital Drive.

Bartlett Regional Hospital is licensed for a total of 57 inpatient beds and 16 residential substance-abuse treatment facility beds in the Rainforest Recovery Center. The hospital serves a 15,000-square-mile region in the northern part of Southeast Alaska. Approximately 55,000 people reside in our service area, with most communities inaccessible by road.

At BRH we provide quality, comprehensive health care and health promotion services to the people of Juneau and communities of Southeast Alaska. We are steadfast in our commitment to fulfilling our mission, to be the best community hospital in Alaska and improve the health of the communities we serve.

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