Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
About The Position
NaphCare is seeking to hire a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team of medical professionals in the Wyoming Department of Corrections - Medium Correctional Facility in Torrington, WY. Full Time, Part Time, and PRN positions are available! We are offering new pay rates for CNAs for Full-Time employees! All hires (FT, PT, and PRN) will also receive: An additional $2.00 per hour pay incentive in addition to their base pay rate. Mileage reimbursement will also be paid for those who qualify and meet the mileage requirement. 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. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged including assisting physicians and other healthcare professionals with examinations, taking patient histories, vital signs, supporting administrative tasks, etc. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Current Certification as Certified Nursing Assistant in AZ
- Be able to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA required)
- Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
- Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
- 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 pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are encouraged to apply!
Responsibilities
- Assist with performing patient assessments, interviewing patients about current health problems, medication history
- Taking vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and weight
- 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
- Scheduling and coordinating patient appointments
- Maintaining inventory of medical and office supplies
- Answering phones, emails and other forms of communications
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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
