Certified Nursing Assistant BH

Centurion Health; Waterloo (MD); On-site; USD 65,761,000 - 77,796,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a Full-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join the Behavioral Health team at Patuxent Correctional Institution in Jessup, Maryland. CNAs provide direct patient care to incarcerated individuals, supporting hygiene, daily living activities, and vital sign monitoring under supervision.

The role requires Maryland CNA licensure and CPR/BLS certification, with preference for experience in clinical or correctional settings and a willingness to obtain security

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CNA or other medical paraprofessional certification required.
• CNA licensure in Maryland required.
• Training, experience or certification as a nurse’s aide, medical technician or mental health worker preferred.
• One year of experience in acute care, long-term care, emergency or correctional setting preferred.
• Must be actively certified in CPR/BLS.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients by supporting personal hygiene, daily living needs and vital sign monitoring.
• Work under the close direction of nursing, medical and psychiatric staff to perform direct patient care to incarcerated individuals.

Skills

CPR / BLS certification

Education

CNA certification

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hourly pay range: $22.95/hour - $27.15/hour depending on years of experienceCenturion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. Partnering with Talantage LLC, we are currently seeking a Full-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Behavioral Health team at the Patuxent Correctional Institution located in Jessup, Maryland.Behavioral Health CNAs work under the close direction of nursing, medical and psychiatric staff to perform direct patient care to incarcerated individuals. Assist patients by supporting personal hygiene, daily living needs and vital sign monitoring.High School diploma or equivalentCNA or other medical paraprofessional certification requiredCNA licensure in Maryland requiredTraining, experience or certification as a nurse’s aide, medical technician or mental health worker preferredOne year of experience in acute care, long-term care, emergency or correctional setting preferredMust be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ BLSAbility to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background checkAvailable shift: full time, eveningsTalantage LLC is proud to offer the following benefits to their full-time employees:Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife insuranceShort-term disabilityMuch more...