Nursing Assistant-In-Training

This requisition is opened until filled.

BRH is offering Certified Nursing Assistant training to those who are interested in starting a career in healthcare.

Pay Information:

Internal Hires: Step placement and rate of pay will be determined based on applicable personnel rules or union contract terms.

External Hires: This position pays $20.47 per hour.

Job Summary

Nursing Assistant- in-training employees must be willing to commit to working 2080 hours of employment as a CNA at Wildflower Court, our long-term care facility or in another area selected by BRH to meet the needs of the organization to be eligible for entry into the program. Employment period begins immediately following the completion of preceptorship. Once enrolled, this position requires students to attend all scheduled clinical, laboratory and didactic sessions. Students must pass all skills labs and module quizzes with a min. of 80% score. Students must obtain their CNA license within 120 days of course completion. Prior to issuance of their permanent license Nursing Assist in training students can work under the supervision of a licensed CNA as an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) with a limited scope of practice. 

Once students have completed their coursework and obtained permanent CNA license, they will be eligible to promote to CNA I position.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Preferred Education: High school diploma or equivalent

• Preferred Experience: Previous healthcare experience

• Certifications: Reference Mandatory Education for Clinical and Support Staff Policy for most current Certification requirements.

• Licenses: n/a

• Other: Must be 18 years of age by the first day of classes. Must be English proficient (the ability to read, write, speak and/or understand English)

Practice Notice:  

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

Salary : $20