What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position at Bartlett Regional Hospital?
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Pay Information:
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 1 starts at $22.40 hourly.
CNA 2 starts at $26.28 hourly.
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 1 - Under direct supervision of a licensed RN, the CNAs will provide basic nursing care to patients and/or residents in accordance with the patient’s and/or resident’s 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 2 - 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 1 positions as well as perform the full scope of duties for a CNA 1 or 2 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 1 -
Experience: No prior experience required. CNA 1’s are required to complete initial advanced skills training checklists and advance to CNA 2 level within 6 months.
License(s): Current State of Alaska Certified Nurse Assistant License.
Certification(s): Reference Mandatory Education for Clinical and Support Staff Policy for most current Certification requirements.
CNA 2 -
Experience: Master entry level CNA 1 skills and duties and complete initial advanced skills training checklist within 6 months of hire. CNA 2 must maintain quarterly skills training checklists and competencies.
License(s): Current State of Alaska Certified Nurse Assistant License.
Certification(s): Reference Mandatory Education for Clinical and Support Staff Policy for most current Certification requirements.
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.
Salary : $22 - $26