Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Days 6:00 AM-2:30 PM - Centinela State Prison

AvaMed Workforce; Imperial (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

AvaMed Workforce is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a 6-month contract at Centinela State Prison, a CDCR state prison in Imperial, CA. Medical unit, 8-hour shifts (Days, Fri-Tue, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM). Orientation: 2 weeks; start dates to be determined.

Responsibilities include patient rounds, ADLs, vital signs and comforting care, with strict adherence to custody and safety procedures. Requirements include BLS certification, correctional care experience preferred, security clearance,

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification.
• Acute, long-term care or correctional experience; correctional experience preferred.
• Background check and CDCR security clearance.
• TB test, immunizations and facility health clearances.

Responsibilities

• Perform 15-minute patient rounds in the Correctional Treatment Center (CTC) while the call-light system is out of service (Title 22).
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, vital signs and comfort care.
• Report changes in patient condition to licensed nursing staff and document care.
• Follow all custody, safety and security procedures.

Education

BLS Certification

Job description

• Imperial, CA

AvaMed Workforce is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a 6-month contract at Centinela State Prison, a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) state prison in Imperial, CA (Medical, 8-hour shifts).

• Dates: 11/23/2026 - 05/30/2027
• Shift: Days, Friday-Tuesday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM (8 hours, 30-minute meal)
• Orientation: 2 weeks, dates to be determined

Responsibilities

• Perform 15-minute patient rounds in the Correctional Treatment Center (CTC) while the call-light system is out of service (Title 22)
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, vital signs and comfort care
• Report changes in patient condition to licensed nursing staff and document care
• Follow all custody, safety and security procedures

Requirements

• Current BLS certification
• Acute, long-term care or correctional experience; correctional experience preferred
• Background check and CDCR security clearance
• TB test, immunizations and facility health clearances