Certified Nursing Assistant

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading correctional health care provider, where you will make a significant impact on the lives of incarcerated patients. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will assist nursing staff in providing compassionate care, ensuring the well-being of patients who often have limited access to medical services. This role offers the opportunity to not only advance your career but also to become part of a mission-driven family committed to healing and rehabilitation. If you are passionate about making a difference and empowering others, this position is perfect for you.

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 with match

Company-paid short-term disability

Healthcare and dependent care spending account

Continuing education options

Qualifications

• Must possess a Nursing Assistant certificate.
• Completion of a certification program from an accredited Nursing Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in direct patient care activities.
• Help inmates with daily living tasks like feeding and bathing.
• Monitor vital signs and maintain records.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Assisting with Daily Living Activities

Confidentiality Maintenance

Education

Nursing Assistant Certificate

Completion of Accredited Nursing Assistant Program

Job description

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POSITION: Certified Nurses Assistant

SCHEDULE: Full-Time / 7a-3p Tues/Thurs Off EOW

FACILITY: Pontiac Correctional Center

LOCATION:Pontiac , IL

Starting Rate at $20.00 / hour

A Job Should be MORE than 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 do more than 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 do MORE… 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 with match
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the designated Wexford Health manager and clinical supervision from the Director of Nursing, Registered Nurses, Medical Director and/or IDOC personnel as appropriate, the CNA will assist nursing staff with daily operations.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Certified Nursing Assistant will assist nursing staff in direct patient care activities as assigned.

• 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 inflection control practices and emergency protocols.
• Assists inmates in wheel chairs, on stretchers and ambulating.
• Promotes and encourages patient hydration and elimination.
• Assists inmates with ambulation, turning and repositioning, and range of motion activities.
• Cleanse bedside units, workrooms and equipment; assists nursing staff with washing and sterilizing equipment.
• Prepares and maintains written reports and records as assigned.
• 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.
• Maintains confidentiality of inmate records.

• Approaches change in a positive manner.
• Makes suggestions for improving work conditions to the Medical Director.
• Accepts constructive criticism in stressful situations.
• Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Conforms to Wexford Health Sources, Inc., and facility regulations as appropriate, to include, but not be limited to:

• Dress Code
• Schedule/time sheet
• Safety and security regulations
• Procedure for sick leave/vacation time/education seminars

The duties and responsibilities outlined herein are for payroll purposes only; employees may be assigned other duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

LICENSING:

CERTIFICATION: Nursing Assistant certificate

EDUCATION: Completion of a certification program from an accredited Nursing Assistant program

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 0-2 years. Prior experience with use of electronic medical record system

EOE/M/F/D/V

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