CDOC Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) / Medication Administration (QMAP) - (STERLING)

State of Colorado • Sterling, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in STERLING, CO and provides medical assistance to inmates housed in the STERLING CORRECTIONAL FACILITY. This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following: 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.

Requirements

• One year of full-time experience as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA).
• Valid, active Nurse Aide Certification (CNA) from the State of Colorado
• Valid, active QMAP Certification
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application
• Basic knowledge of computer systems

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

• Assist patients with activities of daily living to include bathing, mouth care, dressing, toileting and clothing changes when incontinence occurs, ambulation and feeding
• Obtain and record 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.
• Medical and dental health plans
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED