Long Term Care CNA
Seward, Alaska
Providence Seward Medical and Care Center

Job Opportunity: Long Term Care CNA / Nurse Assistant

Location: Seward, Alaska
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks (traveler's choice between 13 or 26 weeks)
Shift Options:

• 4x12 hour shifts (48 hours/week), either Day (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM) or Night (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Traveler chooses between 4x12 or 3x12 variable shifts
• No mandatory rotation between day and night shifts (except occasional urgent needs)

Job Description

• Provide care in a Long Term Care (LTC) facility with a 1:20 caregiver-to-patient ratio
• Floating within scope of practice may be required to meet facility needs
• No on-call responsibilities
• Block scheduling not accommodated
• Must be willing to work at least 2 of the 3 major winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's); preference for availability on all holidays
• Locals not accepted; permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility
• Guaranteed minimum 60 hours per 2 weeks; traveler may be called off for one 12-hour shift per 2 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid CNA license in Alaska
• Minimum 1 year of Long Term Care experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience working in a Long Term Care setting

Facility Information

• Type: Long Term Care Facility
• Total staffed beds: 40
• Charting system: ECS
• Parking: Free
• Scrub color: Any

Vehicle Use

• Facility provides a vehicle for use during assignment (rental or facility-owned)
• Vehicle available 72 hours before contract start and must be returned within 24 hours after contract end
• Only the traveler may operate the vehicle
• Traveler must provide valid driver’s license and proof of insurance, including rental car coverage
• Vehicle use limited to within 30-mile radius and “around town” only; no off-road use
• Vehicle must be returned clean and with a full tank of gas
• Tire chains available at traveler’s expense
• Vehicle must be returned during any time off and reissued upon return

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable)
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
• E-Verify attestation required
• Education verification (high school or related degree)
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Minimum of 2 references covering 6 months of employment in LTC or comparable setting within last 3 years
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness for duty
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination (Alaska placements require positive titer and vaccine series)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 12 months
• Respiratory safety clearance for respirator use (annual)
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Skills checklist updated annually (if applicable)

Additional Requirements

• Must comply with facility float policy; may be required to float to other nearby facilities
• No more than 2 weeks of requested time off (RTO) allowed for 26-week contract; all RTO must be submitted with application and approved before offer or contract signing
• Must complete Alaska background check application and fingerprinting as required by state law
• WA State and Oregon specific background and registry checks apply if working in those states (not applicable here)

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced CNA/Nurse Assistant with prior travel experience, to work in a long-term care facility in Alaska. The role requires flexibility in shift selection, holiday availability, and adherence to strict compliance and documentation standards. Vehicle use is provided with specific restrictions. Candidates must meet all licensing, certification, and health requirements prior to start.