Acute Care Cna- Ak Wrangell Medical Center

Unit Specialty

For Critical Access Hospital

• Obtains 12- lead Electrocardiograms (ECGs)
• Trains and performs the mechanics of Telemetry monitoring of patients within the inpatient unit.
• Becomes a Point of Care Trainer within 3 months of obtaining CNA II
• Cross trains to additional areas of the hospital (Emergency Department, Labor & Delivery, and Surgical Department) for fluidity of staffing
• Cross trains to the Senior Office Specialist (SOS)/ Ward Clerk positions to understand and be able to perform the position in times of high census or vacancy.
• Initiates and participates in a Performance/Process Improvement project within the unit.
• Serves as preceptor for incoming CNA staff and CNA students.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• 1 year prior experience as a CNA preferred

Certificates and License

• Current full, unrestricted CNA license in the state of Alaska
• Current BLS
• Must take and pass courses as specific to unit needs (i.e. POC/waived testing, etc.)