Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE; Parchman (MS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short/Long Disability

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman, MS. The role supports physicians and nurses to meet patient health care needs in a corrections setting. Full-time and PRN options are available with comprehensive benefits.

The CNA will handle vital signs, basic tests, blood draws, and routine patient care while following strict infection control and safety protocols to ensure secure operations.”

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified by professional organization in the state.
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.
• Acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Takes vital signs, height and weight.
• Assists with PPDs and EKGs.
• Draws blood.
• Measures and records intake and output.
• Assists with patient treatments such as dressing changes, decubitus ulcers, and tracheostomy care.
• Adheres to Universal Precaution procedures and Infection Control procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

CPR

Infection control

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

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MEDICAL Full Time MS State Penitentiary, Parchman, MS, US

Join the VitalCore Health Strategies Team in Mississippi! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has openings for Full Time and PRN Certified Nursing Assistants at Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman, Mississippi.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Animal/Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT POSITION SUMMARY

The Certified Nursing Assistant assists Physicians and Nurses to meet the health care needs of patients.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT SCHEDULE

• Full-Time
• Day/Night
• PRN

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified by professional organization in the state.
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.
• Acute care experience preferred.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Takes vital signs, height and weight.
• Assists with PPDs and EKGs.
• Draws blood.
• Measures and records intake and output.
• Assists with patient treatments such as dressing changes, decubitus ulcer, and tracheostomy care.
• Adheres to Universal Precaution procedures and established Infection Control procedures.
• Schedules appointments.
• Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.
• Is proficient with CPR and recognizes need to implement. Receive re-certification training annually.
• Assists in cleaning, sterilizing and securing of equipment.
• Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

Keywords: Certified Nurse Assistant, CNA, Nurse Aide, Certified Nurse Aide, corrections, correctional facility