Temporary Certified Nursing Assistant I

nc; United States; Remote; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction, Health Services division, seeks a Health Care Technician I (S) to provide direct patient care and support under supervision in correctional healthcare settings. The role involves routine nursing tasks, patient observation, and assistance with daily living activities.

This is a Temporary Role for 11 months with a renewal option. Applicants must pass a background check to qualify. Pay information is listed by the department under the state pay scale.

Qualifications

• Provides direct patient care and support under supervision.
• Documents routine patient information and vital signs.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulation).
• Prepares patients for examinations under nursing or clinical staff.
• Observes patient conditions and reports changes to staff.
• Collects, labels, or handles specimens within scope of practice.
• Transports or escorts patients safely within healthcare/correctional environments.
• Maintains patient care areas and infection-control practices.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document routine patient information such as vital signs, weight, height, or other observations within the assigned scope of practice.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulation, repositioning, or personal hygiene.
• Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, or other healthcare services under the direction of nursing or clinical staff.
• Observe patient conditions, behaviors, or changes in functioning and report relevant information to nursing or other professional staff.
• Collect, label, or handle specimens such as blood, urine, feces, or sputum within the assigned scope of practice.
• Transport or escort patients safely within healthcare or correctional environments.
• Maintain patient care areas through activities such as changing linens, making beds, sanitation, or other infection-control-related practices.
• Support established treatment, therapeutic, recreational, or behavior-management activities as directed by clinical or professional program staff.

Job description

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - Health Services

Job Classification Title

Health Care Technician I (S)

Position Number

Grade

MH01

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

The Certified Nursing Assistant I provides direct patient care and support in Department of Adult Correction healthcare settings under the supervision of nursing or other clinical staff. The position supports the health, safety, personal care, and daily living needs of patients or incarcerated individuals through routine nursing support, observation, personal care, and assistance with established treatment or clinical plans.

Key Duties Include:

• Obtain and document routine patient information such as vital signs, weight, height, or other observations within the assigned scope of practice.

• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulation, repositioning, or personal hygiene.

• Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, or other healthcare services under the direction of nursing or clinical staff.

• Observe patient conditions, behaviors, or changes in functioning and report relevant information to nursing or other professional staff.

• Collect, label, or handle specimens such as blood, urine, feces, or sputum within the assigned scope of practice.

• Transport or escort patients safely within healthcare or correctional environments.

• Maintain patient care areas through activities such as changing linens, making beds, sanitation, or other infection-control-related practices.

• Support established treatment, therapeutic, recreational, or behavior-management activities as directed by clinical or professional program staff.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Temporary Role: 11 months with a 31-day break; renewal opportunities available.

Applicants must pass a background check to qualify.

Pay