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

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This TEMPORARY position is located in DENVER, CO at the Denver Reception and Diagnostic Center. This position is responsible for, but not limited to, assisting patients with activities of daily living, obtaining and recording vital signs, providing and assisting with patient transfers, reporting changes in patient condition, emptying catheter bags, offering fluids and recording Intake and Output, applying external catheters, talking with patients to keep them oriented, responding to call lights and inmate requests, assisting with meal distribution, changing linen, assisting patients with making beds and picking up rooms, performing dressing changes, soaks, finger stick blood glucose measurements, vital signs, and pulse oximetry under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role also involves maintaining tool and materials control, participating in the development of patient care plans, potentially restraining inmates for medical reasons, providing clerical assistance such as answering phones, transcribing medical orders, and filing medical records, retrieving and entering kites in a computerized log, scheduling inmates for sick line and chronic care visits, assisting with medication delivery, receiving, verifying, storing, and preparing return pharmaceuticals, and assisting in maintaining inventory and stocking of supplies.

Requirements

• Applicant must have one year of full-time experience as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
• Applicant must possess a valid, active Nurse Aide Certification (CNA) from the State of Colorado
• Applicant must possess a valid, active QMAP (Qualifed Medication Administration Personnel) Certification from one of the Approved Training Entities as identified by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE)
• Applicant must have QMAP registration at the time of application
• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction
• 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
• Must be 18 years of age
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Have NO felony convictions
• Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application

Nice To Haves

• Experience working as a CNA in a correctional environment
• Current CPR Certification
• Current First Aid Certification
• Experience working with patients who have multiple disabilities to include both physical and mental
• Experience working with the senior population
• Hospice experience

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED