Certified Nursing Assistant - C.N.A - Days - 2K Bonus

Wellpath; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 27,620 - 30,679; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant in La Grange, Kentucky. The role involves providing basic nursing care in a correctional setting under the supervision of licensed nurses. Candidates must have a high school diploma, complete training for Nursing Assistants, and possess current certification. The position offers a starting compensation of $20.05 - $22.27 per hour, with opportunities for career growth and a supportive, mission-driven culture focused on serving underserved populations.

Qualifications

• Completion of training course for Nursing Assistants is necessary.
• Must express thoughts logically in English, in both written and verbal form.
• Must maintain certification in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care to patients under the direction of a licensed nurse.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to plan patient care activities.
• Maintain professional behavior to promote patient safety and confidentiality.

Skills

Basic patient care methods

Communication (English)

Use of medical supplies and equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of training course for Nursing Assistants

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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

Compensation Information: $20.05 - $22.27 / 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 including:

• 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. We are committed to non-judgmental compassion, providing hope and healing to those who need it most. Join us to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, and to collectively do our part to heal the world.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in our facilities month over month, and a large percent receive direct clinical care, including 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

• Provide 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.
• Maintain professional behavior and prioritize workflow to ensure completion of all assigned duties while adhering to policies and procedures, and promoting patient safety and confidentiality.
• Collaborate with other members of the health care team, participate in staff meetings and training sessions, and notify the licensed nurse of any patient concerns or issues.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of nursing procedures and proficiently use medical supplies and equipment, while also ensuring proper storage and cleaning.
• Perform 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 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.

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.