Certified Nursing Assistant

Summary

Manage a patient assignment on an assigned patient care unit at the NIH Clinical Center, providing direct support to patients under the direction of the nursing team. Selected candidates will complete training on the facility’s Patient Care Technician competencies and Crisis Prevention Training.

13 weeks with possible extension

36 hours per week.

Day/Night Rotation. Orientation required on Day shift during week.

W-2 position.

$23 - $25 an hour

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Completion of a course of education leading to, and possession of, certification as a nurse assistant.

Certification: Current CNA certification; current BLS.

Experience: Minimum two (2) years in an acute care hospital. (Exceeds the PWS baseline of one year.)

Role-Specific Requirements

Will manage a patient assignment on an assigned patient care unit.

Will complete training on Patient Care Technician competencies and Crisis Prevention Training.

Availability for a day/night rotation, with required orientation on day shift during the week.

About Akicita Federal

Akicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. We hire the people who do the work — clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff — and we treat them like the professionals they are.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Akicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable.

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