Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Sub Acute & Long Term Care

Fairbanks, AK, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Temporary

Hourly

Internship

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Exact $20.00

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

flexible scheduling

Career development opportunities

Job Description

Fairbanks Denali Center is a well-established healthcare facility located adjacent to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. This 90-bed center specializes in providing comprehensive short and long-term care to adult patients. Guided by the principles of the Eden Alternative, Fairbanks Denali Center emphasizes compassionate, personalized care that encourages continued growth and development throughout the aging process, viewing this stage as one of ongoing potential rather than decline. The center offers residents a comforting and engaging environment with access to daily activities, opportunities for socialization through visits from family and friends, spiritual support via a dedicated place of worship, and conveniences such as on-site... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge
Current BLS certification
Current CNA license in state of practice may be required in certain facilities or departments in accordance with regulatory requirements or facility/department policy
Completion of unit approved basic electrocardiogram or electroencephalographic interpretation course or on the job training and a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG or EEG test with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias or epileptiform activity depending on department assignment
Excellent organizational skills
Effective human relations and communication skills
Working knowledge of medical terminology
Computer literacy and keyboarding skills

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Current BLS certification
Current CNA license in state of practice if required by facility or department
Completion of basic ECG or EEG interpretation course or relevant on the job training with passing score
Recent healthcare experience preferred
Additional related education or experience preferred

Job Duties

Provides assistance in activities of daily living and completes necessary tasks to promote patient health including assisting patients with basic hygiene needs maintaining an optimum level of mobility and providing assistance with nutritional intake as needed
Collects patient specimens and data including vital signs input/output and other delegated measurements in accordance with unit/facility policy and standards of care Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care Assists in the transportation of patient specimens
Recognizes and reports abnormalities and/or changes in the patient’s health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided
Performs procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional consistent with demonstrated competencies and according to state scope of practice including blood draws Foley catheters removal EKGs and EKG monitoring Provides necessary supplies support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed professional
Performs receptionist/clerical duties to support overall operating efficiency and effective flow of communication and information throughout the department Participates in the resolution of customer problems or collects necessary data and follows through to appropriate person for problem resolution
Maintains a complete patient record with admission transfer and discharge information progress notes and consent forms Ensures that all reports and chart forms are scanned or filed into the patient’s record Ensures that charting forms are labeled and accessible if they are needed Maintains adequate supplies of frequently used patient education materials Assists in the ordering of patient specimens May transcribe and process physician orders effectively using the electronic medical record
Maintains adequate levels of office dietary and medical supplies and completes requisition forms when supplies need to be ordered Reconciles supply order upon delivery Monitors and tracks the use and whereabouts of electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and laptop computers Ensures that all are accounted for and in working order
Based on area of assignment may assist with transporting patients including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care unit Participates in OR room turnover

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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