Nursing Assistant (Multiple Positions): Beaumont Correctional Center

DHRM; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaumont Correctional Center in Virginia is seeking a Nursing Assistant (Direct Service Associate II) to join an interdisciplinary team and provide quality nursing care to inmates, including assistance with activities of daily living in a secure environment.

The role requires a Virginia CNA license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to document vital signs, CPR, infection control, and patient needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess Virginia CNA license; if not licensed, NNAAP exam must be scheduled at time of application.
• Knowledge of patient care, personal care techniques, and infection control measures.
• Ability to take and record vital signs; to transfer and transport patients safely; recognize distress signs; CPR.
• Ability to intervene in crisis or problem situations.
• Ability to work in a secure/locked environment; communicate effectively, take initiative, organize duties, and manage time.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality nursing care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Assists with activities of daily living (ADLs) for inmates while maintaining accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
• Observes, reports, documents and communicates interventions, treatments, behaviors, emergent needs, and situations as they arise.
• Assists with caring for the mental health and physical needs of inmates.
• Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet clinical and administrative needs of the Department.

Skills

CNA license

Vital signs

CPR

Infection control

Communication

Time management

Crisis intervention

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title

Nursing Assistant (Multiple Positions): Beaumont Correctional Center

State Role Title

Direct Service Associate II

Hiring Range

$16.96 - $24.60

Pay Band

2

Agency

Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location

Beaumont Correctional Center

Agency Website

https://www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Job Duties

Provides quality nursing care as part of an interdisciplinary team. Assists with performing activities of daily living (ADLs) for inmates while maintaining accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment. Observes, reports, document and communicate interventions, treatments, behaviors, emergent needs, and situations as they arise. Assists with caring for the mental health and physical needs of inmates. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted Virginia CNA license issued by the board of nursing (if you are a recent graduate of a CNA program in VA and not licensed, the NNAAP exam must be scheduled at the time of application).
• Knowledge of patient care, personal care techniques, and infection control measures.
• Demonstrated ability to take and record vital signs; to transfer and transport patients in a safe manner using proper body mechanics; to recognize signs and symptoms indicating distress; and to perform CPR.
• Ability to intervene in crisis or problem situations.
• Ability to work in a secure/locked environment. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, take initiative, organize duties, and manage time.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working in a hospital, nursing, or secured patient environment.
• Skilled in the use of a computer to include Outlook (professional email client) and Microsoft Office
• Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers with current certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required upon hire.

Special Instructions

• Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
• Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
• Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
• Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
• VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
• VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Pertrice Minor

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