Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) - This posting is open exclusively to current AL DOC incumbent employees.

NaphCare • Clayton, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is seeking to hire a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join their team of medical professionals in the Ventress Correctional Facility in Clayton, Alabama. This role involves working under the supervision of a registered nurse alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence within a controlled environment where security is a top priority. The position offers diverse duties such as assisting physicians and other healthcare professionals with examinations, taking patient histories, recording vital signs, and supporting administrative tasks. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of a diverse patient population with complex medical needs.

Requirements

• CNA Certification - Completion of an accredited CNA training program and passing a state-approved competency exam
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Be able to obtain CPR and first aid certification, may be required
• 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
• Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Responsibilities

• Assist with performing patient assessments, interviewing patients about current health problems, medication history
• Taking 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)
• Documenting medical history including medications, treatment and medical conditions
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills including bathing, dressing, feeding and mobility
• Providing basic wound care, basic laboratory tests, basic patient education and instructions
• Observing and reporting 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

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