Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) - This posting is open exclusively to current AL DOC incumbent employees.
About The Position
NaphCare is seeking to hire a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join their team of medical professionals in the Camden Community Work Center in Camden, Alabama. As a Correctional CNA, 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. This unique position allows you to make a difference to a diverse population of patients with complex medical needs within a controlled environment where security is a top priority. Duties include assisting physicians and other healthcare professionals with examinations, taking patient histories, and vital signs, and supporting administrative tasks.
Requirements
- CNA Certification - Completion of an accredited CNA training program and passing a state-approved competency exam.
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
- Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Be able to obtain CPR and first aid certification, may be required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with performing patient assessments, interviewing patients about current health problems, and medication history.
- Take vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and weight.
- Perform routine procedures under established protocols (to include but not limited to phlebotomy, EKG’s, dressing changes and wound cultures).
- Document medical history including medications, treatment, and medical conditions.
- Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility.
- Provide basic wound care, basic laboratory tests, and basic patient education and instructions.
- Observe and report changes in patients’ physical or mental health to nurses.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
