CNA / Nurse Assistant - LTC

CNA / Nurse Assistant - LTC

Location: Seward, AK

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Travel)
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $28.00 $32.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 4x12 Variable Shifts will be either Days or Nights (dependent on facility needs at time of start date). Note that caregivers are not asked to rotate between night/day shifts (occasional exceptions for urgent staffing needs). Day shift: 7:00 19:30; Night shift: 19:00 7:30.
• Guaranteed Hours: 72 hours per 2 weeks Traveler can be called off for 1, 12-hour shift per 2 weeks.
• Travel Requirements: Previous travel experience required. Facility will arrange shuttle transportation to and from Anchorage at the start and end of the traveler's contract. There is also a local shuttle in Seward to assist with local transportation.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This is a travel CNA / Nurse Assistant position in a Long Term Care (LTC) facility in Seward, AK. The role is a 4x12 variable shift assignment with a traveler's choice of a 26- or 13-week contract duration. Previous travel experience is required; first-time travelers are not accepted. The facility has 40 total staffed beds and uses ECS for charting.

Key Responsibilities

• Float within scope to meet facility needs as required.
• Work within a 1:20 patient ratio in a Long Term Care setting.
• Obtain the Alaska Food Worker Certification as a requirement of working in a LTC facility; certification will be completed during orientation on-site at the facility (not required prior to start date).

Required Skills

• Long Term Care (LTC) experience required.
• BLS certification required.

Education Requirements

• CNA license required. AK CNA license can be pending, but candidate must have already submitted the Alaska CNA license application in order to apply.

- Candidate must provide documentation of license application that includes: application submittal, application fee paid, fingerprints (FPs) submitted, educational verification submitted, and license verification submitted. - If AK CNA license is pending, candidate must also submit: a valid CNA license in another state, and verification of completion of a formal CNA training program (must be able to provide certificate, transcript, etc.).

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience required.
• Previous travel experience required; first-time travelers are not accepted.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Facility type: Long Term Care Facility.
• Total staffed beds: 40.
• Charting system: ECS.
• Scrub color: Any.
• Parking: Free.
• Clinician will float within scope to meet facility needs.
• On-call: Not required.
• Block schedule: Not accommodated.
• Local candidates not accepted candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility.
• COVID-19 vaccination: Not required.

Important Notes

• Pending License: Pending AK CNA license accepted but candidate must have already submitted the Alaska CNA license application prior to applying. If application has not been submitted, please redirect the candidate.
• Alaska Food Worker Certification: All caregivers are required to obtain the Alaska Food Worker Certification as a condition of working in a LTC facility. Clinicians will obtain certification during orientation on-site at the facility. This does not need to be completed prior to the start date. There is a one-time fee for this certification.
• RTO Restrictions: No more than 2 weeks of RTO will be considered for a 26-week contract. Preference is for travelers to be willing/able to work any holidays. All RTO must be sent with the submittal. RTO will not be considered if requested after an offer or after signing the contract.
• Ratios: 1:20.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client operates a Long Term Care facility in Seward, Alaska, serving patients in a 40-bed setting within the healthcare and medical services sector. The organization employs travel and staff caregivers including CNAs, nurse assistants, and allied health professionals who provide direct patient care in a long-term care environment.

About GTT

GTT is an NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. GTT is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska-based company and one of the largest Alaska Native-owned corporations. An Inc. 5000 honoree and one of SIA's Best Staffing Firms to Work For, GTT connects professionals with Fortune 500 organizations across IT, engineering, construction, utilities, life sciences, financial services, and healthcare throughout the U.S. and Canada. We're committed to diverse, inclusive workplaces and to placing people in roles where they can do their best work.

Job Number: 26-17661

Industry: Healthcare