Certified Nursing Assistant

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Mount Olive (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading correctional health care provider, where you will play a crucial role in delivering compassionate care to justice-involved patients. As a Certified Nurse Assistant, you will assist inmates with daily living activities, monitor their health, and ensure they receive the necessary support. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals who often have limited access to quality healthcare. With a focus on rehabilitation and healing, you will be part of a mission-driven organization that values your contributions and provides a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Performance check-ins with annual merit increase

Generous paid-time off program

Paid holidays

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement saving plan

Company-paid short-term disability

Healthcare and dependent care spending account

Continuing education options

Qualifications

• Current, valid Nursing assistant certificate and CPR certification required.
• Completion of a certification program from an accredited nursing assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Assist inmates with daily living activities such as feeding and bathing.
• Check vital signs and maintain records of inmate conditions.
• Follow infection control practices and emergency protocols.

Skills

Patient Care

CPR Certification

Communication Skills

Basic Nursing Skills

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification

Completion of Accredited Program

Job description

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POSITION: Certified Nurse Assistant
SCHEDULE: 8am-6:30pm / 4 10-hour shifts / EOW
FACILITY: Mount Olive Correctional Complex
LOCATION: Mount Olive, WV

A Job Should beMOREthan just a paycheck.

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.is one of the nation’s largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.

The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient’s first experience with quality, compassionate health care.

We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day.

When you join Wexford Health, you domorethan just further your career.

You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves.

You change lives.

You make a difference.

If you are looking for a position that empowers you to doMORE… then look at Wexford Health.

BENEFITS
Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plan
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options

POSITION SUMMARY
Under clinical supervision from the Director of Nursing, Registered Nurses, Medical Director and/or WVDOC personnel as appropriate, the CNA assists nursing staff with daily operations. Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.

• Assists inmates with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, bed making, shaving, dressing and other related tasks.
• Assists in checking vital signs, height and weight as assigned; collects and maintains records of fluid intake and output; reports on the condition of inmates.
• Follows established infection control practices and emergency protocols.
• Assists inmates in wheel chairs, on stretchers and walking.
• Promotes and encourages resident hydration and elimination.
• Assists inmates with ambulation, turning and repositioning, and range of motion activities.
• Cleans bedside units, nursing workrooms and equipment; assists nursing staff with washing and sterilizing equipment.
• Prepares and maintains written reports and records.
• Assists with medications ordinarily self-administered when specifically ordered by a physician.
• Responds to call lights promptly and courteously.
• Receives formal and on-the-job training in the theory and techniques of direct care support.
• Receives close supervision; work is reviewed through inspections and observations.
• Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, performs other related duties as required or assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
LICENSURE:
CERTIFICATION:Current, valid Nursing assistant certificate, current CPR certification
EDUCATION:Completion of a certification program from accredited nursing assistant
program
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:0-2 Years

EOE/M/F/D/V

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