Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA - Medical) (79125)
About The Position
Centurion is seeking a Full-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join their medical team at Menard Correctional Center located in Chester, Illinois. CNAs work under the close direction of nursing, medical and psychiatric staff to perform direct patient care to incarcerated individuals. Assist patients by supporting personal hygiene, daily living needs and vital sign monitoring. This is a full-time position with an evening shift, 2 p.m. - 10 p.m., and includes rotating weekends. When Saturday and Sunday are worked, the following Monday is scheduled off. When Saturday and Sunday are off, the following Friday is scheduled off.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- CNA or other medical paraprofessional certification required.
- CNA licensure in Illinois required.
- Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ BLS.
- Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- Training, experience or certification as a nurse’s aide, medical technician or mental health worker preferred.
- One year of experience in acute care, long-term care, emergency or correctional setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform direct patient care to incarcerated individuals under the direction of nursing, medical and psychiatric staff.
- Assist patients with personal hygiene.
- Assist patients with daily living needs.
- Monitor patient vital signs.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Continuing Education benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
