Certified Nursing Assistant

Richwood Correctional Center•Monroe, LA

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant assists with healthcare and clerical work in a facility serving inmates or detainees. The role includes receiving and properly storing medical supplies; maintaining inventory and health records; transcribing prescription requests and creating labels and Medication Administration Records; and preparing records for practitioners, appointments, and transfers. The incumbent maintains the confidentiality and accountability of medical records and supports supply and clinic-log maintenance. The incumbent provides patient care according to nurse or physician instructions and within their level of training, performs and documents 15-minute checks on identified patients, and keeps designated medical supply areas and first aid kits stocked. Other duties may be assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities, as determined by management.

Requirements

Basic clerical skills.
Basic healthcare skills.
At least six months of healthcare experience.
Able to meet the described physical requirements, including extended sitting, walking and standing, remaining awake and alert during shifts of 12 or more hours, lifting and carrying, computer or tablet use, and frequent physical movements.

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.
Transcribe prescription requests and enter information into a log; create labels and Medication Administration Records.
Initiate health records for inmates or detainees.
Maintain confidentiality of medical record information and accountability for health records on file.
Pull and prepare health records for medical, dental, and mental health practitioners, sick call, chronic care visits, and transfers.
File loose paperwork and perform other clerical duties as assigned.
Keep the medical supply cart, trauma bag, PPE room, and facility first aid kits fully and accurately stocked.
Submit medical and office supply order forms under the supervision of a 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 within the appropriate level of training.
Perform 15-minute checks on identified patients and document encounters.
Perform other duties as assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities, as determined by management.