Certified Nursing Assistant

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Rushville (IL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Continuing education options

Job summary

A healthcare services provider seeks a Certified Nurses Assistant to assist with daily living activities for inmates under supervision. The role requires a Nursing Assistant certificate and offers full-time hours with a competitive pay rate of $20 hourly. Duties include checking vital signs, maintaining hygiene, and supporting nursing staff. Benefits include health insurance, generous paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan. The position is located at the Rushville Treatment and Detention Facility in Illinois.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Nursing Assistant required.
• Completion of a certification program from an accredited Nursing Assistant program necessary.
• Preferred experience of 0-2 years with electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist inmates with activities of daily living.
• Check vital signs and maintain fluid intake records.
• Follow established infection control practices.

Skills

Assisting with daily living activities

Checking vital signs

Infection control practices

Maintaining confidentiality

Education

Nursing Assistant certificate

Completion of accredited Nursing Assistant program

Job description

POSITION: Certified Nurses Assistant

SCHEDULE: Full-Time / 10pm to 6am / Rotating days off and every other weekend

FACILITY: Rushville Treatment and Detention Facility

LOCATION: Rushville, IL

PAY RATE : $20 hourly

Benefits

• 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 DHS personnel as appropriate, the CNA will assist nursing staff with daily operations.

Duties/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 wheelchairs, 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, performs 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

Job Requirements

LICENSING:

Certification

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