Certified Nursing Assistant On Call - AHCC
About The Position
The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the Airway Heights Corrections Center located in Airway Heights, WA. This position supports the Department's mission to improve public safety by delivering and leading others in the delivery of nursing services that promote health, foster healing, and support coping and adjusting to various health conditions. This position supports the mission of the Health Services Division by providing necessary, comprehensive, quality health services and to promote wellness in preparation for return to the community. At the Department of Corrections, we value our nurses and understand how important they are to our patients and their families. Additionally, we offer a great benefit package along with opportunity for professional and personal growth.
Requirements
- Initial and continuous unblemished/unrestricted licensure in the State of Washington as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
- Certification by the American Heart Association in emergency first response.
- Indicates possession of knowledge, skill and or ability to perform nursing assistant activities.
- Participates in the evaluation of competency in nursing assistant practice as requested by the employer.
- Able to use the computer to enter, schedule, monitor and track patient information, word process and communicate via email.
- Must be able to work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds.
- Under rare circumstances this position may be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.
- Candidates who are offered a job with the Department of Corrections must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
- The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form.
Nice To Haves
- More than 1 year experience as a NAC in various areas.
Responsibilities
- Collects subjective and objective data about the physical and emotional conditions of patients during nursing triage, ambulatory care clinics, and patient rounds.
- Participates in interdisciplinary meetings to develop a comprehensive plan to provide continuity of care.
- Participates in emergency response.
- Model pro-social behaviors, reinforce positive behaviors, redirect negative behavior and effectively communicate observed behaviors to responsible program staff, administrators, and supervisors.
- Responds to verbal and written requests, from incarcerated individuals, incarcerated individuals’ families, and institution staff, as directed, with information or advice consistent with statues and procedures on health care record confidentiality.
- Maintains accurate, legible and complete records of patient care including chart documentation of all patient requests for medical attention, objective data collected, treatment administered, and patient education provided.
- Ensures that practice is consistent with state licensure laws, administrative codes, policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
