Certified Nursing Assistant

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 22,372 - 24,851; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Tuition Assistance

DailyPay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Join Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions as a Certified Nursing Assistant in West Palm Beach, Florida, to provide essential nursing care to underserved populations. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, documenting vital signs, and collaborating with healthcare teams in a correctional environment. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, competitive pay ranging from $16.24 to $18.04 per hour, and opportunities for professional growth.

You will make a meaningful impact by providing compassionate care in a diverse workplace. Certification and training are required, and we support our team with ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant must have a High School diploma and training course completion.
• Ability to handle basic patient care and express thoughts logically.
• Must maintain certifications and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under the supervision of licensed nurses.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members for patient care activities.
• Document patient data accurately and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Basic nursing care

Communication skills

Patient documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of training course for Nursing Assistants

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Medical supplies and equipment

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare. Join us

Compensation Information: $16.24 - $18.04 / hour

Department (Org): Medical

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission‑driven organization with a people‑first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work‑life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it
• Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. Our team is driven by a deep desire to help society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the honor and responsibility to show up with non‑judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care with compassion, collaboration, innovation, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best‑in‑class clinical resources for training, education, and point‑of‑care support.

How you make a difference

The Certified Nursing Assistant performs basic and specialized nursing care functions under the supervision of licensed nurses. They adhere to local and regulatory policies and procedures to ensure proper patient care. The Nursing Assistant collaborates with other healthcare team members and correctional officers to plan and implement patient care activities in a correctional setting. After a general orientation to medical‑surgical and psychiatric patient care areas, they may also float between units to ensure adequate nursing staff for patient care areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care to patients under the direction of a licensed nurse, including assistance with ADLs, vital sign measurement, and accurate documentation of patient data.
• Maintains professional behavior and prioritizes workflow to ensure completion of all assigned duties, while adhering to policies and procedures and promoting patient safety and confidentiality.
• Collaborates with other members of the health care team, participates in staff meetings and training sessions, and notifies the licensed nurse of any patient concerns or issues.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of nursing procedures and proficiently uses medical supplies and equipment, while also ensuring their proper storage and cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising nurse, such as assisting with patient care in different units and participating in the orientation of new staff members.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of training course for Nursing Assistants.

Experience

• Work requires level of knowledge of basic patient care methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Ability to handle a variety of simple tasks that are routine in nature, while keeping work flowing in an orderly manner.
• Must have the ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Must be able to pass and maintain clearance for a Public Trust Position, if working with specific patients.
• Ability to express thoughts logically, in English, in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to use computers and the typical software such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and various database systems.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current certification in the state of practice is required.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.