CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 2

State of Nevada; Ely (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation: 3 weeks/yr

Sick Leave: 3 weeks/yr

Holidays: 12 paid days/yr

Retirement: PERS

No state income tax

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Corrections is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant 2 for Ely State Prison. Under the direct supervision of a Correctional Nurse 2, CNAs contribute to basic health assessments, document flowsheets, and report changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.

The role emphasizes safety, personal hygiene, and patient rights within the Nurse Practice Act. Essential duties include assisting with ADLs, basic restorative nursing, observing residents, recording vital signs,

Qualifications

• Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
• Six months of experience as CNA or CNA Trainee within Nevada or equivalent formal training.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to basic health assessments and report changes to nursing staff.
• Assist with ADLs and basic patient care as directed by licensed personnel.
• Document and communicate patient responses and data for care planning.
• Support nursing staff with simple medical procedures and patient comfort.
• Maintain safety and infection control in the therapeutic environment.

Skills

Basic nursing

Vital signs

Infection control

Communication

Safety procedures

Rights awareness

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Six months experience or CNA trainee experience

Tools

Geri-chairs

Mechanical lifts

Wheelchairs

Oxygen concentrators

Job description

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Corrections is seeking to fill a Certified Nursing Assistant 2 for Ely State Prison. Certified Nursing Assistants will work under the direct supervision of a Correctional Nurse 2. They will contribute to basics health assessments, collects, reports and records on flow sheets and treatment sheets basic objectives and subjective data related to Patient’s health status and reports any changes to the Correctional Nurse.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) perform basic restorative services and basic nursing services which are directed at the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, basic mental health and protection of patient rights in accordance with the Patient’s Bill of Rights and within the authorized scope of practice specified in the Nurse Practice Act.

Essential Qualifications

Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant by the Nevada State Board of Nursing and six months of experience performing work as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Assistant Trainee; OR six months as a Certified Nursing Assistant I in Nevada State service. The six months of job-related experience may be part of a formal Certified Nursing Assistant training program.

Job Duties

• Contribute to basic health status assessments; collect, report and record basic objective and subjective data related to health status; observe residents/patients for changes in health status, signs and symptoms of illness or injury, or deviations from normal health status.
• Document and communicate patient responses; assist with collection of data; provide basic information which assists the licensed nurse in making lists of problems and needs, setting goals, and developing and revising the plan of care; communicate resident/patient concerns and needs to staff.
• Provide total personal care or assist resident/patient with activities of daily living (ADL’s) including toileting, bathing, dressing, oral care, eating, ambulating, repositioning and transporting; provide treatment as specified in the care plan and as directed by professional staff; and encourage self-care and independence.
• Provide physical care, comfort measures, and emotional support to patient whose condition is stable or predictable; and assist nursing staff with simple medical procedures.
• Assist with basic restorative nursing care including ambulation, eating and dressing; maintenance and improvement of range of motion; turning and positioning in a bed or chair; transferring patients; bowel and bladder (continence) training; assist in the care and use of prosthetic devices such as hearing aids, artificial eyes and limbs; and repeat instructions as given by licensed personnel for the patient.
• Operate or assist in the use of a variety of medical equipment, materials and supplies such as geri-chairs, mechanical lifts, wheelchairs, oxygen concentrators, restraints, braces, and prosthetic devices.
• Maintain the safety, health and well-being of individuals in the therapeutic environment as allowed in the practice setting; respond to call lights, resident/patient and visitors’ requests and correct environmental hazards in an appropriate and safe manner; assist in physically restraining residents/patients who are a threat to themselves or others and may be hostile and combative as required; perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when necessary; and follow principles of asepsis and infection control.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Working knowledge of: the role and responsibilities of a Certified Nursing Assistant; basic nursing and personal care; awareness of psychosocial characteristics of residents/patients; basic restorative services; communication and interpersonal skills; infection control procedures; safety and emergency procedures; promoting the independence of residents/patients; and the rights of residents/patients.

Ability to: care for cognitively impaired individuals; take and record vital signs; measure and record height and weight; care for the environment of the patient; measure and record the intake and output of fluids and food; observe and report signs and symptoms of illness or injury; perform procedures for noninvasive elimination, collection of specimens, and application of dressings.

Eligibility and Compliance

Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant by the Nevada State Board of Nursing and six months of experience performing work as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Assistant Trainee; OR six months as a Certified Nursing Assistant I in Nevada State service. The six months of job-related experience may be part of a formal Certified Nursing Assistant training program.

Certification as a Nursing Assistant by the Nevada State Board of Nursing is required at the time of application and as a condition of continuing employment for the Certified Nursing Assistant 1, 2 and 3.

A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.

Probationary employees working in a correctional setting must successfully complete 40 hours of \"preservice\" training provided by the Department of Corrections.

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

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The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.