Nursing Assistant - OB PRN

About the role

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization serving nearly 30,000 people across rural, southwest Alaska. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including, but not limited to: age specific assistance with ADLs, assists physicians and nurses with procedures, assists with whirlpool treatments, changing bed linens, patient escort and monitoring’ and any other therapeutic measures that result in a higher level of patient comfort.
• Applies age specific considerations and cultural diversity when rendering patient care.
• Supports Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation’s mission statement.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum Experience: None.
• Licenses, Certifications, Registrations: Basic Life Support (BLS). Must successfully complete a medical terminology course within one year of hire.
• Equipment/Tools: Office equipment (i.e., telephone, computer, fax machine, copier, etc.) and medical equipment as appropriate for the position.

Qualifications

• Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Good human relations and oral/written communication skills. Knowledge of medical terminology. Familiarity with hospital environment and clinical procedures. Must possess organization skills and the ability to handle information of a confidential nature and exercise good judgement on an independent basis. Possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with varying personalities and must remain calm, tactful and diplomatic at all times. Possess the ability to work independently and maintain accountability for work.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• REASONING ABILITY: to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Skills

• Good human relations and oral/written communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Familiarity with hospital environment and clinical procedures.
• Organization skills.
• Confidentiality handling.
• Effective working relationships.
• Calmness, tactfulness, and diplomacy.
• Independence and accountability.

Benefits

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law.

Pay

Minimum Hourly Pay: $19.00

Schedule

Employment Duration: PRN Temporary Status: PRN Hours per Week: 40

Additional Information

ID: 18293
Location: Bethel
Department: Nursing Unit - OB
Employment Duration: PRN Temporary Status: PRN Hours per Week: 40
Minimum Hourly Pay: $19.00
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly. Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants. For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter. To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)