Certified Nursing Assistant

Wexford Health Sources; Rushville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual raises

40 paid days off per year

Health insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with 50% Match

Short-term disability and life ins.

Flexible spend accounts

Uniform allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Free CEUs

Paid lunch breaks

Pet insurance

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a certified nursing assistant to join the Rushville Treatment and Detention Facility team. Under nursing supervision, you will support daily operations and deliver direct patient care to justice-involved individuals in a secure setting.

The position offers a full-time schedule of 6am-2pm, five days per week with every other weekend, at Rushville, IL. Benefits include healthcare, retirement and PTO options designed to support dedicated caregivers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant certification program.
• Current CNA certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Previous CNA experience preferred, especially in correctional healthcare.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and routine patient care.
• Record vital signs and document in EMR.
• Support mobility and ambulation.
• Assist with transfers and patient positioning.
• Provide emotional support and respond to call lights promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness of patient areas and equipment.
• Assist with procedures and maintain sterile technique.
• Manage supplies and hydration/continence needs.
• Document care activities accurately in EMR.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification

CPR certification

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality and professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant

Schedule: Full-time / 6am-2pm / 5 days weekly / Works every other weekend

Facility: Rushville Treatment and Detention Facility

Location: Rushville, IL

Pay Rate: $21.00/hr.

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice-involved patients for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving quality, professional care for the first time-and it starts with you.

Are you ready for a role where your dedication and compassion directly impact patient comfort and daily care?

Position Summary

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at our facility, you'll support nursing staff with essential daily operations and provide direct care that ensures patient well-being. Working under the clinical supervision of the Director of Nursing, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, dressing, and hygiene
• Obtaining and recording vital signs, height, weight, fluid intake, and output
• Supporting ambulation, repositioning, and range of motion activities
• Assisting with wheelchair transfers, stretchers, and patient mobility
• Providing emotional support and responding promptly to call lights
• Cleansing and maintaining patient areas, workrooms, and equipment
• Assisting physicians or nurses during minor procedures and treatments
• Sterilizing instruments and maintaining supply inventory
• Encouraging hydration and elimination as part of daily patient care
• Documenting care activities accurately in the electronic medical record system

You'll do more than provide support. You'll be a steady presence in patients' daily lives, offering dignity, comfort, and compassion where it matters most.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Annual Increases
• 40 Paid Days Off Per Year
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 50% Match
• Company-paid Short-term Disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Uniform Allowance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free CEUs
• Paid lunch breaks
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant certification program
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
• Current CPR certification
• Previous CNA experience preferred (correctional healthcare experience a plus)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to patient confidentiality, professionalism, and compassionate care

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your Skills Matter Here. Your Compassion Changes Lives.