Certified Nursing Assistant - Jail Health Services, Career Service

King County•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) classification is a single-level role where incumbents perform work responsibilities under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. This role is distinguished from the Nursing and Medical Assistant classification series as it does not require a nursing license or Medical Assistant certification/registration. King County is committed to equity and social justice, advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all. The county government has a deep commitment to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

Requirements

Possess a Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification in good standing
Documentation of current Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification with AED training required at time of hire. CPR/AED Heartsaver courses do not meet this requirement.
Washington State Driver’s License or the ability to provide transportation to work locations.
Successfully pass background, credentialing and pre-employment physical.
Must be able to work all shifts depending on shift availability.
Must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
Candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in correctional facility and/or in acute care settings.
Demonstrate experience working with a diverse and underserved population.
Bilingual and/or bicultural
Willing to provide full spectrum of options counseling.

Responsibilities

Assist healthcare personnel with medication administration, observation, and preparation.
Provide functional assistance to patients including bathing, dressing, and eating, lifting or repositioning patients into bed, wheelchairs, etc.
Assist in patient flow of clinic, including vital signs and scheduling.
Collect and record vital signs, including temperature, heart rate, respirations, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry.
Respond to inquiries by phone and in person; monitor and identify patients’ needs and refer to health care professionals, when necessary.
Evaluate intake data for health risk factors and program eligibility, using established protocols.
Interview patients for medical, dietary, and social history.
Clean, stock, and setup patient rooms or other care settings, including laundry services and equipment.
Assist healthcare personnel with laboratory specimen processing and transport.
Assist with blood glucose testing.
Order, inventory, and maintain clinical laboratory and general supplies.
Enter data into electronic health records and other databases.
Transport medications and other supplies to and from work site.
Perform other duties as assigned.