Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician (CNA/PCT)

NaphCare, Inc.; Winslow (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Prescription coverage from day one

401K and Roth with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing education opportunities

Referral bonuses

Employer-paid life insurance

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is hiring Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians (NA/PCT) to join our team at a correctional facility in Winslow, AZ. You will work under a registered nurse with officers to provide quality care in a secure environment.

Pay ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, based on shift, licensure and experience. Full-Time and Part-Time roles may be available; new graduates are encouraged to apply, with comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• BLS CPR Certification required or obtainable.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessments and interviewing patients about current health problems and medication history.
• Take vital signs (BP, temp, respiration, weight) and document medical history.
• Support ADLs (bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility) and basic wound care.
• Coordinate appointments and maintain medical and office supplies.
• Observe changes in health and report to nurses.

Skills

BLS CPR Certification

Interacting with diverse populations

Professionalism and confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location

US-AZ-Winslow

ID

2026-31752

Category

Nursing

Position Type

Full-Time

Overview

NaphCare is seeking to hire a Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Technicians (NA/PCT) to join our team of medical professionals in Facility Name in Facility Location City, State.

Pay rates range from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour based on shift, site needs, licensure, and experience.

Full Time and Part Time positions may be available!

As a Correctional Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Technician, you will work under the supervision of a registered nurse alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged including assisting physicians and other healthcare professionals with examinations, taking patient histories, vital signs, supporting administrative tasks, etc. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.

Responsibilities

As a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technicians, you will play a critical role in our continued mission to provide quality healthcare that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Duties and responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

Clinical Duties

• Assist with performing patient assessments, interviewing patients about current health problems, medication history
• Taking vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and weight
• Documenting medical history including medications, treatment and medical conditions
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills including bathing, dressing, feeding and mobility
• Providing basic wound care, basic laboratory tests, basic patient education and instructions
• Observing and reporting changes in patients' physical or mental health to nurses

Administrative Duties

• Scheduling and coordinating patient appointments
• Maintaining inventory of medical and office supplies
• Answering phones, emails and other forms of communications

Qualifications

New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Requirements / Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Be able to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
• Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran