Certified Nursing Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing quality health care to justice-involved patients. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will play a crucial role in assisting nursing staff with daily operations and direct patient care. This position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals who often face significant health challenges. With a supportive team environment and a commitment to compassionate care, you will be empowered to grow your skills and contribute to the well-being of those in need. If you are ready to take on a rewarding role that goes beyond just a paycheck, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual Increase

40 Paid Days Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with 50% Match

Company-Paid Short-Term Disability

Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Account

Continuing Education Options

Qualifications

• Must have a Nursing Assistant certificate and current CPR certification.
• Experience in direct patient care is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with daily operations and patient care activities.
• Monitor vital signs and maintain records of patient intake and output.
• Ensure cleanliness and sterilization of equipment and workspaces.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Assisting with Daily Living Activities

Confidentiality Maintenance

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification

Completion of Accredited Nursing Assistant Program

Job description

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POSITION: Certified Nursing Assistant

SCHEDULE: 7a-3p

FACILITY: Sheridan

LOCATION: Sheridan, Illinois

Pay: $20.00 per hour

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:

• Annual increase
• 40 Paid Days Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plan with 50% 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.

1. Assists inmates with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, bed making, shaving, dressing and other related tasks.
2. 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.
3. Follows established inflection control practices and emergency protocols.
4. Assists inmates in wheel chairs, on stretchers and ambulating.
5. Promotes and encourages patient hydration and elimination.
6. Assists inmates with ambulation, turning and repositioning, and range of motion activities.
7. Cleanse bedside units, workrooms and equipment; assists nursing staff with washing and sterilizing equipment.
8. Prepares and maintains written reports and records as assigned.
9. Assists with medications ordinarily self-administered when specifically ordered by a physician.
10. Responds to call lights promptly and courteously.
11. Receives formal and on the job training in the theory and techniques of direct care support.
12. Receives close supervision; work is reviewed through inspections and observations.
13. Maintains confidentiality of inmate records.
14. Approaches change in a positive manner.
15. Makes suggestions for improving work conditions to the Medical Director.
16. Accepts constructive criticism in stressful situations.
17. Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, perform other 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.

TRAVEL:No travel required.

LICENSING:None required.

CERTIFICATION:

• Nursing Assistant certificate

• Current CPR Certification—Accepted:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety and Health Institute

EXPERIENCE:0-2 years

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

EOE/M/F/D

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