Certified Nursing Assistant

Richwood Correctional Center•Monroe, LA

33d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing patient care according to nurse or physician instructions and within the scope of certification. The Certified Nursing Assistant will also be responsible for managing medical supplies, accurate documentation, and assisting with various logs and patient monitoring. The position requires excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. A high school diploma or equivalent, CNA certification, and basic clerical/healthcare skills are required. Physical requirements include continuous sitting, frequent walking/standing, occasional lifting up to 20 lbs, and frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
High school diploma or equivalent
Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Certified Med Aide
Basic clerical skills
Basic healthcare skills

Responsibilities

Assist staff as necessary and according to the level of certification or training achieved.
Receive medical supplies and store them properly.
Provide accurate documentation and inventory.
Interpret prescription requests and enter information into log; create labels and Medication Administration Records.
Ensure medical supply cart, trauma bag, the PPE room and the facility first aid kits are fully and accurately stocked at all times.
Submit order forms for medical and office supplies, under supervision of Registered Nurse and Physician.
Assist with maintenance of the Sick Call, Chronic Clinic, and Specialty Logs.
Provide patient care according to nurse or physician instructions and appropriate to level of certification.
Perform 15-minute checks on identified patients and document encounters.
Perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.