CNA - Medical

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a CNA - Medical for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Day position.  Hourly compensation starts at $18.66, more depending on experience.

Be part of a caring and cohesive team where you’ll work with various patient populations and learn a variety of skills!

PeaceHealth has been serving the communities of Southeast Alaska since 1923 with Ketchikan MedicalCenter, a 25-bed critical-access hospital offering comprehensive trauma care, outpatient and home health services, and a 29-bed long-term care facility. Primary and specialty medical care is provided by PeaceHealth Medical Group—Ketchikan and Prince of Wales Island. Our Trauma IV emergency department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, staffed by physicians who are independent contractors employed by National Emergency Services (NES). 

Discover PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center and the friendly, family-orientated community in scenic Southeast Alaska: https://peacehealth.culturehq.com/story/5792

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Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

DETAILS OF THE POSITION

1. Assist in providing direct patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse within the scope of the CNA licensure.
2. Perform basic technical skills which may include: CPR; taking and recording vital signs; measuring and recording fluid intake/output; applying dressings; recognizing and reporting signs and symptoms of common diseases or conditions; administering treatments as directed by a physician or nurse.
3. Assist patient with personal care which may include: bathing; mouth and skin care; grooming and dressing; toileting assistance; eating and hydration.
4. Provide patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
5. Maintain unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program required
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification level as required by state or facility.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

ALASKA PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires moderate physical exertion to include prolonged periods of standing from 34% to 65% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 50 lbs. or less.
• Work requires frequent exposure to minor cold, heat, poor ventilation or sharp instruments; reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more; requires the use of a Powered Air Purifying System (PAPR).
• Duties require the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail (more than 66% of work time).

For a full position description or for questions, please contact Vicki Greenwald: [email protected]

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.  EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.