CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 2

State of Nevada; Indian Springs (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Holidays

PERS retirement

Deferred compensation

No state tax

Public service loan forgiveness

Longevity pay

Job summary

The State of Nevada, through the Nevada Department of Corrections, seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant 2 for High Desert State Prison. CNAs work under a Correctional Nurse 2 to support health assessments and basic nursing care, emphasizing safety, dignity, and patient rights in line with the Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, documenting health data, and communicating changes to nursing staff while maintaining infection control and safety standards within a

Qualifications

• Certification as CNA by Nevada State Board of Nursing is required with 6 months of CNA-related experience.
• Six months as CNA I in Nevada State service or part of CNA training program.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to basic health assessments and document data.
• Record and report patient responses to licensed staff.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADL) and basic nursing care.
• Provide comfort, support, and supervision in a therapeutic environment.
• Operate and assist with medical equipment as directed by staff.
• Follow infection control principles and safety procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Observation

Communication

Infection control

Patient safety

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Corrections is seeking to fill a Certified Nursing Assistant 2 for High Desert 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

This class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

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.

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.

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).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

01

Do you have any of the following?

• 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.
• None of the above.

02

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. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

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

• Yes
• No

04

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. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

05

Probationary employees working in a correctional setting must successfully complete 40 hours of "preservice” training provided by the Department of Corrections. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

06

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question