PCT)

Naphcare, Inc.•Goodyear, AZ

12d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is seeking to hire a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician (NA/PCT) to join our team of medical professionals in the Arizona Department of Corrections - Perryville in Goodyear, AZ. Pay rates range from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour based on shift, site needs, licensure, and experience. Full Time and Part Time positions may be available! 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)
Be able to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
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
Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

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