CNA Certified Nurses Aide / Medication Administration

Austin Community College; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Certified Nurse Aide to provide essential medical assistance in a correctional setting. This role involves supporting inmates with daily living activities, monitoring their health, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure quality care. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality. Join a rewarding environment that offers career advancement opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Retirement Benefits

Medical and Dental Health Plans

Paid Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability Coverage

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• One year of full-time experience as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA).
• Valid Nurse Aide Certification and QMAP Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and record vital signs.
• Provide clerical assistance and maintain inventory of supplies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Confidentiality Handling

Education

Certified Nurse Aide Certification

QMAP Certification

LPN License (if applicable)

Tools

Computer Systems

Job description

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CNA Certified Nurses Aide / Medication Administration

CDOC Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) / Medication Administration (QMAP) - DENVER

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Description of Job:

This position is located in Denver and provides medical assistance to inmates housed in the Denver Complex.

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• In a clinical setting, assist patients with activities of daily living to include bathing, mouth care, dressing, toileting and clothing changes when incontinence occurs, ambulation and feeding;
• Obtains and records vital signs for review by staff nurse;
• Provide and assist with patient transfers and turning in bed;
• Report changes in patient skin condition and patient health care complaints to shift registered nurse;
• Empty catheter bags; offer fluids and record Intake and Output; apply external catheters;
• Talk with patients to keep oriented to person, place, and time;
• Respond to call lights and inmate requests for assistance;
• Assist with meal distribution;
• Change linen according to unit schedule;
• Assist patient with making of bed, picking up room, etc.;
• Perform dressing changes, soaks, finger stick blood glucose measurements, vital signs, and pulse oximetry under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse;
• Maintain appropriate tool and materials control and accountability;
• Participate in development of patient plan of care;
• May be required to participate in restraining an inmate primarily for medical reasons;
• Provide clerical assistance by answering phones, taking and forwarding accurate messages, transcribing medical orders, and medical record filing;
• Retrieve and enter kites in computerized kite log;
• Schedule inmates for sick line and chronic care visits according to facility specific scheduling guidelines;
• Assist with delivery of medications;
• Receive, verify, store and prepare return pharmaceuticals;
• Assist in maintaining inventory and stocking of supplies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicant must have one year of full-time experience as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). Experience must be thoroughly detailed in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of the application.
• AND

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicant must possess a valid, active Nurse Aide Certification (CNA) from the State of Colorado;
• Applicant must possess a valid, active QMAP Certification; a copy of your QMAP Certification/Registration must be attached to your application.
• OR

Substitutions:

• Current, valid licensure as a Practical Nurse (LPN) from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies or any state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact will substitute for the experience requirement.

Additional Qualifications:

• Able to work with inmates of diverse backgrounds and functional levels.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate positively and professionally with inmates and staff.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of the complexities of a multi-disciplinary health care delivery system.
• Ability to problem solve critically to effectively resolve issues.
• Ability to work with others as a team to ensure quality inmate care.
• Ability to operate independently within the scope of a CNA.
• Must be of high integrity to handle confidential health care information to include all inmate records.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;
• Medical and dental health plans;
• Paid life insurance;
• Short and long-term disability coverage;
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.

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