Nursing Assistant Academy, MedSurg, Full-time, Night Shift

Acute Care Nurse's Aide Training Program

The Acute Care Nurse's Aide (NA) paid training program at Adventist Health Castle offers hands-on training to successfully transition applicants into a Nurse Aide role.

The program includes classroom curriculum, simulation for skills practice and testing, and on-the-job training in clinical units. Students learn essential skills such as obtaining vital signs, bathing, grooming, positioning, toileting, ambulating, and other aide duties. The program also covers legal rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting, and assisting individuals in maintaining basic comfort, independence, and safety.

After completing the course and clinical hours, participants will receive a certificate of professional development from Windward Community College and transition into an acute care nurse aide role at Adventist Health Castle.

Located in Kailua, Adventist Health Castle has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1963. We are comprised of a 160-bed hospital, eight medical offices, home care services, urgent cares and a vast scope of services located throughout O'ahu. In 2017, Adventist Health Castle was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. O'ahu is known for its ideal climate, diverse culture and picturesque landscape. The allure of Castle's laid-back lifestyle is complimented by its close-knit and proud community.

Job Summary

Provides personal nursing care to the patient under the direction of a licensed registered nurse (RN). Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living including self-care needs. Performs routine assigned tasks and reports patients' status and concerns to the RN.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification (Required within two weeks of hire for employees in Acute Care Nurses Aide Program): Required in HI
• Phlebotomy Certification: Preferred
• Audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

• Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living, including assisting with nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices, restraints and restorative care.
• Takes vital signs including, pulse and blood pressure.
• Helps patients with their basic needs, i.e., bathing, dressing and feeding.
• Performs routine assigned tasks and reports patients' status and concerns to the RN.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.