Certified Nursing Assistant BH (83012)

Centurion Health; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Much more...

Job summary

Centurion Health in Jessup, MD is seeking a Full-Time Certified Nursing Assistant to join our Behavioral Health team at the Patuxent Correctional Institution. The role involves direct patient care for incarcerated individuals, under supervision of nursing and psychiatric staff.

You will assist with personal hygiene, daily living activities, vital signs, and support security and safety protocols. Evening shift, high school diploma or GED required, Maryland CNA certification and CPR/BLS are

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Maryland CNA licensure is required.
• CPR/BLS certification is required.
• Training/experience as nurse’s aide, medical technician or mental health worker preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to incarcerated individuals.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to supervising staff.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA or medical paraprofessional certification

Maryland CNA licensure

Nurse’s aide/mental health worker background preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: MD, Jessup - Jessup Patuxent Institution - Jessup, MD 20794

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Job Shift: Evening

Job Category: Nursing Professional & Support

Hourly pay range: $22.95/hour - $27.15/hour depending on years of experience

Centurion 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.

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 appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ BLS
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

Available shift: full time, evenings

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Much more...